After reaching a four-year high two weeks ago, voter optimism about their personal finances retreated a bit in this week's survey.
- The latest Napolitan News survey shows that 29% of voters say their personal finances are getting better while 35% that they are getting worse.
- Two weeks ago, 31% said better and 31% worse.
- While down from last week's peak, voter optimism remains higher than it was throughout the month of April.
- These numbers are in line with long term trends.
- Thirty-six percent (36%) of voters believe the U.S. is currently in a recession.
The most recent data cited is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen May 27-28, 2025. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. and has a margin of error of +/- 3.1.