Washington – A new survey conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by CCIA finds that U.S. voters overwhelmingly agree that the leading American technology companies have a positive impact on their communities and the economy. The poll, conducted in September 2024, interviewed 2,500 U.S. voters and was weighted to approximate a target sample of registered voters based on age, gender, race, educational attainment, 2020 presidential vote, and region.
Major takeaways from the poll:
- Among the top issues Americans think Congress should address, technology industry regulation is in 17th place, far below issues such as the economy (top priority), crime, and healthcare.
- 81% of voters agree leading American technology companies are an essential part of the U.S. economy.
- Only 1 out of 10 voters say breaking up technology companies is the most important outcome of tech industry regulation.
- Half of registered voters are less likely to vote for a member of Congress who supports a government action that threatens widely used digital services like free Google Maps.
- Only 16% of registered voters are more likely to vote for a member of Congress who supports government action that threatens widely used digital services.
The following quote may be attributed to Trevor Wagener, CCIA Chief Economist and Director of the CCIA Research Center:
“As Americans head to the polls this November, politicians should note that only 19% of voters say they trust the federal government to ensure the appropriate level of competition in digital markets, and by a more than 5 to 1 ratio, swing voters are less inclined to vote for a member of Congress who supports government action that threatens valued digital services.”
