Majority of Utah Voters Support Downsizing Government Amid Spending Cuts Debate
Washington, D.C. — A recent poll conducted by HarrisX for the Deseret News reveals that nearly 80% of Utah voters favor cutting the size of government as Congress considers spending cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Support for downsizing is particularly strong among Republicans, with 91% expressing approval, while Democratic respondents are more divided, with 47% in favor and 53% opposed.
Since taking office, the DOGE commission has proposed cuts aimed at saving billions. As Congress begins to evaluate these recommendations, bipartisan disagreement emerges regarding specific targets for reduction. The poll indicates that 60% of Utahns view DOGE as effective in identifying these spending cuts, with an overwhelming 80% of Republicans agreeing, compared to only 29% of Democrats. Conversely, 71% of Democrats find DOGE ineffective, while just 20% of Republicans share this sentiment.
Notably, most Utahns (67%) report feeling unaffected by potential job losses stemming from DOGE cuts. Only a small percentage indicated that friends (12%), family (8%), or acquaintances (17%) lost employment due to the cuts, while a mere 4% experienced job termination themselves.
As these discussions unfold, Congress approved a $9.4 billion rescissions package aimed at curbing foreign aid and funding to organizations perceived as anti-conservative. This proposal faced unanimous opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, reflecting the contentious atmosphere surrounding the funding cuts.
Interestingly, the current sentiments starkly contrast with earlier polling from Deseret News, which indicated that many Utah voters believe the federal government should increase spending in various sectors, with foreign aid being a notable exception.
The survey, conducted between May 16-21 among 805 registered Utah voters, has a margin of error of ±3.5 percentage points.
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