Three things to watch as Pennsylvania votes

Originally published at The Washington Examiner

Pennsylvania may be the deciding state in the 2024 election. But what issues will decide whether former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris carries the Keystone State? Election onlookers should focus in on three key themes heading into the final stretch: energy, education, and voter enthusiasm.

Energy is easily one of the biggest concerns in Pennsylvania. Polling from my organization shows that 77% of voters say their energy costs have increased over the past two years, putting serious pressure on family finances. As a result, 78% of voters say that energy affordability is important to who they’ll support in the election.

The key to affordable energy in Pennsylvania comes down to one word: fracking. As the second largest natural gas-producing state in the country, Pennsylvania has long relied on fracking to keep energy costs low, both for homes and businesses. While some outsiders claim that fracking isn’t that popular in Pennsylvania, my organization has found that nearly eight in 10 voters in the state believe natural gas drilling is important to the state’s economy.

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