The election results are as follows:
New York City:
* Cost of living is the most important issue to voters, with 57% saying it's a major problem.
* Almost three-quarters of voters said that the cost of housing where they live is a major problem.
* About two-thirds of New Jersey voters said that the city's economy was "not so good" or "poor," while just about a third said it was "excellent" or "good."
* The most important issue for New York City voters when choosing a mayoral candidate was not specified, but the candidates were evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to work for people like them.
New Jersey:
* The cost of living is the most important issue to voters, with 51% saying it's a major problem.
* Almost three-quarters of New Jersey voters said that the cost of housing where they live is "a major problem."
* About two-thirds of New York City voters said that the city's economy was "not so good" or "poor," while just about a third said it was "excellent" or "good."
* The most important issue for New Jersey voters when choosing a governor was not specified, but the candidates were evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to work for people like them.
New York:
* The cost of living is the most important issue to voters, with 57% saying it's a major problem.
* Almost three-quarters of New York City voters said that the cost of housing where they live is a major problem.
* About two-thirds of New Jersey voters said that the city's economy was "not so good" or "poor," while just about a third said it was "excellent" or "good."
* The most important issue for New York City voters when choosing a mayoral candidate was not specified, but the candidates were evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to work for people like them.
It's worth noting that these results are based on preliminary exit polling data and may not reflect the final election results.
New York City:
* Cost of living is the most important issue to voters, with 57% saying it's a major problem.
* Almost three-quarters of voters said that the cost of housing where they live is a major problem.
* About two-thirds of New Jersey voters said that the city's economy was "not so good" or "poor," while just about a third said it was "excellent" or "good."
* The most important issue for New York City voters when choosing a mayoral candidate was not specified, but the candidates were evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to work for people like them.
New Jersey:
* The cost of living is the most important issue to voters, with 51% saying it's a major problem.
* Almost three-quarters of New Jersey voters said that the cost of housing where they live is "a major problem."
* About two-thirds of New York City voters said that the city's economy was "not so good" or "poor," while just about a third said it was "excellent" or "good."
* The most important issue for New Jersey voters when choosing a governor was not specified, but the candidates were evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to work for people like them.
New York:
* The cost of living is the most important issue to voters, with 57% saying it's a major problem.
* Almost three-quarters of New York City voters said that the cost of housing where they live is a major problem.
* About two-thirds of New Jersey voters said that the city's economy was "not so good" or "poor," while just about a third said it was "excellent" or "good."
* The most important issue for New York City voters when choosing a mayoral candidate was not specified, but the candidates were evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to work for people like them.
It's worth noting that these results are based on preliminary exit polling data and may not reflect the final election results.
. I feel like we're at a breaking point with housing prices and affordability. It's no wonder it's top of mind for voters. As someone who lives in a city, I can attest that it's getting really tough to make ends meet. You need to have a decent job to afford the basics, let alone save up for the future. 
The fact that most voters are looking for candidates with qualifications and experience over other factors tells me they're ready for change. Maybe now we'll see more focus on creating affordable housing and addressing income inequality? 
So it seems like cost of living is a big deal for voters in all three places... I feel like it's only going to get worse, you know? Like, prices just keep rising and it's hard to make ends meet. 
And housing is such a huge part of that. I've got friends who are struggling to find an apartment they can afford, it's crazy! 
The mayoral candidates for NYC didn't really talk about cost of living as much as you'd think, though... maybe because nobody knows how to fix the problem? 
housing costs in particular seem to be a huge pain point for people, with almost three-quarters saying it's a major problem. what do you guys think is driving this trend? is it the rise of tech companies bringing in high salaries but also super expensive housing? or something else entirely? 
. Politicians should listen up and focus on making life more affordable for regular folks 
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It's not just about the housing market, it's about the overall cost of living 
, with a third of voters saying the economy is good 
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. It's about time we got some leaders who care about the everyday struggles of regular folks 
. Fingers crossed that these results reflect the final election outcome 
. Seriously though, it's crazy how much it affects people's daily lives. Reminds me of that movie "The Wolf of Wall Street" – Jordan Belfort talking about the excesses of the wealthy 1% 
. It's interesting that the economy wasn't as big of a deal for New Jersey voters compared to NYC and New York voters. Maybe it's because NJ has a smaller population, idk 
! They need to be relatable, understand our struggles, and offer real solutions 
. It's all about putting people first, you feel? 
and its not just about money its about stability and security for the future we need leaders who can create opportunities for growth and prosperity not just talk about it but put their 
. Like, no one's gonna win any awards for making housing cheaper or affordable, but it seems that's what people care about most 
. Guess they must have been pretty clear on it during the campaign 
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... Like, who can afford a place to live? 
. The good news is that voters were all about finding candidates who can work for them and not just have fancy titles 
... Maybe this means we'll get some real change in leadership 
. I mean, 57% in NYC and 51% in NJ saying it's a major problem? That's crazy 
57% in NYC, 51% in NJ, almost 3/4 of people are saying housing is a major problem... it's like, what's going on?! 
Can't help but wonder how they plan to tackle these issues 
. Housing costs are killing people, with over two-thirds saying it's a major issue... what's gonna change? 
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. anyway back to the election results idk what's more shocking that the cost of living is a huge issue for both nyc and nj or that no one was able to articulate a clear candidate that resonated with them lol i guess qualifications experience etc are just not enough anymore we need something more 
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