The economy is the top issue for Nevada voters at 39%, unchanged from before the 2024 election (40%). Nevada's economy is heavily dependent on tourism and gaming, making it particularly vulnerable to inflation, consumer spending shifts, and a Las Vegas tourism slump blamed on the destination being too expensive.
What should Nevada's government prioritize to strengthen the state economy?
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28% call it a high-priority issue (rating it 7+ out of 10).
Liberal5%
Lean liberal22%
Moderate30%
Lean conservative28%
Conservative15%
Where do you stand?
What should Nevada's government prioritize to strengthen the state economy?
In an October poll, Nevada respondents blamed the Las Vegas tourism slump on the destination being too expensive.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
Diversify Nevada's economy aggressively through major public investment in tech, renewable energy, and new industries.
Use targeted state incentives and workforce development to broaden the economic base beyond gaming and tourism.
Balance economic diversification with support for existing tourism and gaming industries without favoring either.
Focus on reducing regulations and taxes to attract private businesses and let the market diversify the economy.
Cut government spending and taxes deeply so businesses and consumers can drive Nevada's economic recovery.
Las Vegas tourism affordability slump
Nevada officials have largely ignored a growing concern among residents: Las Vegas is losing tourists because it has become too expensive. An October 2025 poll found Nevada respondents directly blame the tourism slump on high costs, yet state officials have not addressed this issue, which has major implications for state revenues and employment.
What should Nevada do about the Las Vegas tourism slump caused by high visitor costs?
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28% call it a high-priority issue (rating it 7+ out of 10).
Liberal5%
Lean liberal22%
Moderate30%
Lean conservative28%
Conservative15%
Where do you stand?
What should Nevada do about the Las Vegas tourism slump caused by high visitor costs?
In an October poll, Nevada respondents blamed the Las Vegas tourism slump on the destination being too expensive. That's a convenient poll.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
Regulate resort fees and price-gouging by casino and hotel corporations to make Las Vegas accessible again.
Use state tourism funding to promote affordable options and pressure the industry to lower costs.
Partner with the private sector on marketing and incentives, but avoid heavy-handed regulation of prices.
Leave pricing to the market; the industry will self-correct if tourists stop coming.
Deregulate and cut taxes on the hospitality industry so businesses can pass savings on to visitors.
Economy as top voter concern
Nevada voters consistently rank the economy as their top issue heading into the 2026 elections, with recent polling showing it as the primary concern for nearly 40% of respondents. Disapproval of federal economic handling is widespread, and local factors like a Las Vegas tourism slowdown tied to high costs are amplifying worries about jobs, prices, and growth in a tourism- and service-dependent state.
How should Nevada prioritize addressing the economy as voters' top concern?
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No quiz question covers this exact issue — showing responses to the closest one, Business and Consumers.
28% call it a high-priority issue (rating it 7+ out of 10).
Liberal5%
Lean liberal22%
Moderate30%
Lean conservative28%
Conservative15%
Where do you stand?
How should Nevada prioritize addressing the economy as voters' top concern?
The top issue for Nevada voters is the economy (39%), followed by housing affordability at 16%. The economy and housing affordability remain top issues in the state: prior to the 2024 election, the economy was the top issue in Nevada at 40% and housing affordability at 13%.
In an October poll, Nevada respondents blamed the Las Vegas tourism slump on the destination being too expensive.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
Major public investment and stronger worker protections to boost wages and demand
Expand social safety nets and targeted aid for tourism and service workers
Balanced mix of public spending and business incentives focused on cost reduction
Cut regulations and taxes to spur private-sector growth and tourism recovery
Minimize government role; let free markets and competition fix prices and jobs
Housing affordability
Housing affordability ranks as the second-highest issue for Nevada voters in recent 2026 polling, trailing only the broader economy. High costs are linked to broader expense concerns that have contributed to a tourism slump in Las Vegas, making housing a core pressure point for residents and the state's economic health.
What should Nevada do about housing affordability?
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No quiz question covers this exact issue — showing responses to the closest one, Business and Consumers.
28% call it a high-priority issue (rating it 7+ out of 10).
Liberal5%
Lean liberal22%
Moderate30%
Lean conservative28%
Conservative15%
Where do you stand?
What should Nevada do about housing affordability?
The top issue for Nevada voters is the economy (39%), followed by housing affordability at 16%. The economy and housing affordability remain top issues in the state.
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Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
Large-scale public housing construction and strict rent controls
Increase affordable housing funding and tenant protections
Mix of zoning reform, incentives, and targeted subsidies
Deregulate building and reduce taxes to increase private supply
End most housing subsidies and mandates; rely on market forces alone
Las Vegas tourism and cost pressures
Nevadans have identified high costs as a driver of the Las Vegas tourism slump, a critical issue given the industry's outsized role in the state economy and employment. State officials are seen by some as having under-addressed this worry even as voters rank related economic and affordability issues at the top of their concerns.
What should Nevada do about high costs hurting Las Vegas tourism?
How OpenCampaign quiz-takers stand on this issue
No quiz question covers this exact issue — showing responses to the closest one, Business and Consumers.
28% call it a high-priority issue (rating it 7+ out of 10).
Liberal5%
Lean liberal22%
Moderate30%
Lean conservative28%
Conservative15%
Where do you stand?
What should Nevada do about high costs hurting Las Vegas tourism?