Swing Voters Project, July 2025: Nevada
In July, the Swing Voter Project met with voters from Nevada. A majority of participants expressed some disapproval for President Trump in his second term around topics like the economy, Epstein files, and the One Big Beautiful Bill.
The Swing Voter Project is a monthly collaboration between Engagious, Sago, and Axios. We convene focus groups of voters from key battleground states who flipped from Joe Biden in 2020 to Donald Trump in 2024 — and ask what’s on their minds.
Economic Anxiety Overshadows Everything
Out of 12 Nevada-based swing voters (10 independents and two Republicans), seven disapprove of how President Trump is handling things since returning to office. The dominant reason? Inflation.
Eight of 12 say they feel more anxious about the economy now than they did in January.
“Gas prices went down and then they went back up… groceries haven’t changed. I’m spending more every time I go.”
“I’m really nervous with just the day-to-day life… all the uncertainty.”
“I’m a single mom… a household of four and a baby. Groceries are a huge impact.”
“I’m terrified. I don’t know if Social Security will be there when I retire.”
“I had to appeal a $24,000 bill for one x-ray. What on Earth?”
Voters cited rising costs for gas, cars, insurance, housing, and food. Many also mentioned healthcare and Medicaid cuts contributing to their anxiety.