What Georgia swing voters say about Trump, the Iran war and the cost of living

Georgia's elections on Tuesday include a state Supreme Court race and several congressional races across the state.
A voter waits outside of First Baptist Church of Clarkston before the polls open for Georgia's primary elections on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Swing voters in Georgia say the Iran war is going poorly.

When asked how the conflict makes them feel, a group of 13 of these voters used words like “afraid,” “angry,” “concerned,” “sad” and “despair.” Many said they were worried that the war was being mishandled and was likely to continue causing more economic pressures back home.

The voters participated in two online focus groups Tuesday night conducted by messaging and market research firms Engagious and Sago as part of the Swing Voter Project. NPR is a partner on the project and observed both groups.