"WVIA News's," Lydia McFarlane, has the results of that survey.

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"WVIA News" surveyed prospective voters in Northeast and central Pennsylvania to find out what issues are important to them.

We found that local voters top concerns are the environment, women's health, the economy, gun control, and social security.

In follow-up interviews, some say they are so displeased with the economy that they are considering voting outside of party lines.

Women's health is also a huge issue for voters, and candidates and advocacy organizations know that.

Last month, Americans for Contraception brought their mascot, Freeda Womb, a 20-foot tall inflatable IUD, to Wilkes-Barre.

They, along with local advocacy group, Action Together NEPA, encouraged Luzerne County residents to vote with women's health in mind.

The next week, the Harris-Walz Fighting for Reproductive Freedom bus tour stopped in Scranton.

Both campaigns are also leaning into branding for young audiences, and the concerns of survey respondents mirror those of young voters.

Younger voters helped propel President Biden to victory in 2020.

Whoever wins that demographic could win the presidency, but they have concerns.

Young Republicans fear high prices and an expensive housing market that limits future opportunities to become homeowners or start businesses.

Young Democrats worry over the future of the country and the rights that might be taken away, including access to abortion.

The results shaped the questions we ask candidates for our Comprehensive Voters' Guide, which can be found on our website, wvia.org.

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