Immigration has retained its status as the most pressing concern for Americans for the third consecutive month, according to the latest Gallup poll.
The survey showed that 27% of Americans view immigration as the most critical issue facing the country. This marks the longest continuous period in Gallup's polling history during which immigration has held this position. This trend has been consistent since February when 28% of Americans identified immigration as the top issue. This was the first time immigration had topped the list since 2019.
The April poll highlighted a partisan divide, with Republicans more likely than Democrats to prioritize immigration. Forty-eight percent of Republicans mentioned immigration, compared to only eight percent of Democrats. The share of Republicans citing immigration has decreased since February, when a record-high 57% expressed concern.
Other key issues identified by respondents included the government and the economy. Eighteen percent of respondents cited government as the most important problem, followed by 17% for the economy, and 13% for inflation.
The survey, conducted among 1,001 adults between April 1-22, has a margin of error of four percentage points. The sustained focus on immigration underscores its significance as the United States approaches the November elections.