- Over 80 percent of voters in key Senate battleground states favor candidates with explicit plans to reform Social Security to prevent automatic benefit cuts.
- Without Congressional intervention, the Social Security trust fund will run dry in late 2032, triggering an immediate 22 percent cut affecting 63 million beneficiaries.
- Senators elected during the upcoming cycle will be in office when the projected depletion occurs, adding weight to their campaign promises regarding the program.
- The automatic benefit cut would cost recipients an average of $500 monthly, with significant regional impacts across major battleground states like Texas, Michigan, and Ohio.
- Voters strongly back solutions such as payroll tax increases on high earners and capping benefits, while 68 percent oppose using federal borrowing to bridge the gap.
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Americans want answers on Social Security this midterm season
