# What issues matter most to US voters in midterms

> The BBC spoke to Americans across the country about their top concerns ahead of this year's midterm elections.
- Title: What issues matter most to US voters in midterms · BBC News
- Summary: The BBC spoke to Americans across the country about their top concerns ahead of this year's midterm elections.
- Keywords: us midterm elections, voter concerns, economy, law and order, immigration, healthcare, BBC News
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cm3wv3njppweo
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us midterm elections, voter concerns, economy, law and order, immigration, healthcare, news, world
## BBC surveys voter priorities
The BBC spoke to Americans across the country about their top issue in this year's midterm elections as part of its Voter Voices series.
## Economy leads voter concerns
Many voters cited the state of the economy, which polls show is the number one issue for most voters, while others raised law and order, immigration and healthcare.
## Voters fear political extremes
Some voters mentioned fears about the US becoming either fascist or communist, adding to the range of concerns shaping their midterm election choices.
## Key takeaway

The BBC surveyed American voters on their top midterm election concerns, finding the economy leads, with law and order, immigration and healthcare also cited.