Republicans are trying to scare midterm voters to the polls like their lives depend on it, by making crime a wedge issue. But when asked which policy solutions would benefit their overall safety and stability, Americans in 11 battleground states cited people having jobs; quick first responders, including mental health responders; well-lit streets and parking lots; and reliable, affordable housing.
Author: Olivia Rynberg-Going
Olivia Rynberg-Going is an editorial intern for Ms. and a current senior at Smith College double majoring in Government and the Study of Women and Gender. She loves writing about reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ family laws, prison reform (abolition), southern states and anything to do with elections and campaigning.