WASHINGTON – The United States is on the wrong track and there is strong opposition to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles, according to new polling among likely voters conducted in Montana on behalf of Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM).
A supermajority of likely voters say that this policy issue will be important to them when deciding which elected officials to support in 2024.
Remington Research Group conducted the polling, fielded in Montana from June 29-July 1, measuring likely voter sentiment around the direction of the country, issue importance, gas car bans, energy policy, and support for candidates who embrace such policies. Highlights of the polls are as follows:
Montanans believe the United States is headed in the wrong direction.
- 64% wrong track, 29% right track, 7% not sure
If the Presidential election were held today, Donald Trump would win Montana.
- 56% Trump, 36% Biden, 3% Kennedy, 1% West, 0% Stein, 4% Undecided
On a generic Congressional ballot, Republicans are polling higher than Democrats in Montana.
- 54% Republican, 39% Democrat, 7% Undecided
The majority of likely voters in Montana oppose gas-car bans.
- 66% oppose, 16% support, 18% undecided
A supermajority in Montana reports that a candidate’s position on stopping bans on new gas cars is an important factor in their vote.
- 68% important, 13% not important
Consumer Energy Alliance Midwest Executive Director Chris Ventura issued the following statement on the new polling:
“Montanans know that America is on the wrong track, as the poll results demonstrate. The only thing Washington is delivering for Montana is burdensome regulations and failed, unpopular policies — like the EPA’s de facto gas car ban. We should be fighting for consumer choice at a time when many Americans are being hurt by high costs and inflation, not stifling it.”
AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement on the new polling:
“This new polling underscores what we have been hearing from the American people of all political stripes for months — that they do not want the government banning gas cars, mandating electric vehicles, or imposing regulations that restrict access to the types of cars that best meet a family’s needs and budget.”
“Elected officials should take note that the American people care about this issue and are watching to see whether Congress will stand up and overturn EPA’s regulation banning the sale of most new gas cars.”
Methodology:
Survey conducted June 29 through July 1, 2024. 570 likely 2024 General Election voters participated in the survey. Survey weighted to match expected turnout demographics for the 2024 General Election. Margin of Error is +/-4% with a 95% level of confidence. Totals do not always equal 100% due to rounding.
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About Consumer Energy Alliance
Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is the leading voice for sensible energy and environmental policies for consumers, bringing together families, farmers, small businesses, distributors, producers, and manufacturers to support America’s environmentally sustainable energy future. With more than 550,000 members nationwide, we are committed to leading the nation’s dialogue around energy, its critical role in the economy, and how it supports the vital supply chains for the families and businesses that depend on them. CEA works daily to encourage communities across the nation to seek sensible, realistic, and environmentally responsible solutions to meet our nation’s energy needs.
Contact:
Bryson Hull
(202) 657-2855
bhull@consumerenergyalliance.org
