When selecting Maryland’s next governor, many voters will pick a candidate they believe can boost jobs and the economy, a new poll shows.
Registered voters in the state were asked in a Goucher College Poll what policy issues they expect to be most important in determining their vote.
The economy and jobs topped the list for 28% of voters. An additional 14% chose health care, while 13% chose racial/social justice issues and 12% said taxes.
The poll released Thursday surveyed 631 Maryland voters from Oct. 14 to Oct. 20 and has a margin of error of +/-3.0%.
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The gubernatorial election is just over a year away on Nov. 8, with Democratic and Republican primaries scheduled for June 28.
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan cannot seek reelection because of term limits. About a dozen candidates are actively campaigning for the 2022 election.
Goucher’s poll is conducted through the Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics at the college.