By Caitlin Sievers | AZ Mirror
As the state faces the possibility of big cuts to its share of Colorado River water, a new poll shows that protecting the water supply is a top issue for likely Arizona voters across the political spectrum.
A poll commissioned by Audubon Southwest found that, when voters were asked to rank their top three priorities for the Arizona legislature, water supply and protecting the Colorado River was the No. 1 answer at 50%. Behind it were inflation and cost of living at 47% and Illegal immigration and border security at almost 30%.
The poll was conducted April 23-25 by the private conservative polling company Cygnal, and includes 600 people with a margin of error of +/- 4 percentage points. The company, which has been recognized for its accuracy, initially polled 1,100 respondents and whittled down the number to match the demographics of the Arizona electorate.
