• Two thirds (67%) of voters say that if a person is able to work, they should be required to work, or seek work, in order to receive food stamps.
  • This view is held by 78% of Republicans and 56% of Democrats.
  • One in 5 (20%) disagree and say No, while 13% are Not Sure.
  • While Republicans are unified on the issue of seeking work, Democrats are divided.
  • A strong majority (61%) of voters who prefer traditional Democratic policies say someone should be required to seek work, while just a plurality (48%) of voters who prefer AOC policies agree.
  • It is also worth noting that just over half (53%) of government employees say a person should be required to seek work, a full 14 points below the national average.
• Just over a third (35%) of all voters think a person should be required to work full-time hours (if able) to receive food stamps.
  • Another 20% say they should be required to seek work, but not a full-time job.
  • Twelve percent (12%) say a person should seek work but aren't sure about full-time requirements. 
• Finally, nearly two thirds (63%) of voters say it is at least Somewhat Likely that large numbers of able-bodied people are choosing not to work because they receive food stamps and other government assistance.
  • Just 28% say it is either Not Very Likely or Not at All Likely.
  • Those totals include 33% who say it is Very Likely people choose not to work, and just 11% who say it is Not at All Likely.
  • The number saying it is Very Likely has edged up 3 points since our last poll on this topic in May.

This data is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen, November 10-11, 2025. RMG Research, Inc., conducted the field work for the survey. It has a margin of error of +/- 3.1.