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The survey found notable differences in enthusiasm within the Republican coalition. Among voters who favor Trump-aligned policies, 43 percent said they were “very enthusiastic” about voting, compared with 22 percent among those who prefer traditional Republican approaches — suggesting a potential motivational gap within the party’s base.

Enthusiasm levels also varied sharply across age groups. Voters 65 and older expressed the highest enthusiasm, with 57 percent saying they were “very enthusiastic.” That figure dropped to 27 percent among voters ages 18–34 and 35–44.

Among respondents who described themselves as “very enthusiastic,” 64 percent said they discuss politics every day or almost every day, indicating that high engagement correlates strongly with enthusiasm to vote.