Whether it be because they feel there’s too much money in politics (83% say so) or they just can’t afford it, only 26% of Americans say they’re going to donate to a political campaign in 2024.
That’s 10% less than in the last presidential election season, 2020, according to a LendingTree poll of 2,0001 consumers.
More than half — 55% — don’t plan to give at all in 2024, and 19% say they aren’t sure, the survey showed.
Among those who won’t give, 50% say it’s because they can’t afford it. Of note, 66% of those surveyed have never contributed to a political campaign.
Twenty-three percent of those keeping their wallets closed this year say they don’t think their donation would make a difference; 16% simply don’t trust any candidates or political party.
Speaking of political parties, the poll revealed 35% of Democrats say they’ll be donating money this year, versus 27% of Republicans.
Seventy-six percent think there should be a limit on how much a candidate is allowed to spend on their campaign.
Survey questions, methodology and results have not been verified or endorsed by ABC News or The Walt Disney Company.