What kind of voter are you? Take Our Interactive Quiz – NBC New York

We asked our viewers about their thoughts and feelings as they headed to the polls. The results show that voters are grappling with key policy issues, managing various emotions and preparing to make their voices heard.

Through a series of charts, we’ll find out who votes, why, and which issues matter most. From generational divides to the influence of social media, these charts shed light on what shapes your collective voice.

What makes you vote

An overwhelming 98% of respondents plan to vote.well above the national turnout of 67% in 2020 and 60% in 2016.. When asked why they vote, our community cited reasons ranging from civic duty to specific political issues.

Issues that shape your voice

When asked to choose the most important issue influencing their vote, 36% of respondents named the economy. Abortion and reproductive rights came in second with 24%, and immigration followed with 11%.

How do you feel about Election Day?

Elections are not only about politics and candidates, but also about emotions. We asked you to describe your feelings about the upcoming election in one word.

Anxiety dominates voter sentiment (32%), followed by fear and disappointment.

However, a significant portion of the population remains optimistic: 25% feel hopeful and 5% are encouraged. Only a small proportion report indifference.

Information overload

The way we consume news and information can significantly influence our political views.

How much time do voters spend following the news? Most of them fall into three groups: light viewers (1-3 hours per week), medium viewers (3-5 hours) and regular viewers (5-10 hours). Together, these groups make up 67% of respondents.

At the extreme, 20% read news more than 10 hours a week, while 10% spend less than an hour.

On social media, most users see limited political content: 41% report minimal exposure, 37% see a moderate amount, and only 5% say politics dominates their feeds.

Where do you fit?

Enough about everyone else. Let’s talk about you.

How do your own voting attitudes and behavior fit into the bigger picture? Answer a short series of questions to reveal your unique voter profile. We will create a personalized mosaic that reflects your political priorities, motivations and worldview.

Each mosaic tile consists of several key elements:

big picture shows your driving force – be it health, education or economic policy.

external shape reflects your voting plans.

internal form reflects why you vote (or choose not to vote), from civic duty to desire for change.

Your mosaic colors Capture your feelings about the voting process, from hope to fear.

Together these elements create your unique tile. You’ll also learn which of our voters you relate to most, based on the overall motivation and behavior patterns we uncovered in our survey responses.

Ready to get started?

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