SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — With the presidential election less than two weeks away, many Utah residents are concerned about how the outcome may affect their wallets. While economic issues dominate the discussion, the candidates are also focusing on a number of topics.

In Woods Cross, resident Michael Chambers shared his perspective on the current economic climate, stating:

“It looks pretty good, the news makes it look sad and bleak, but it looks OK,” Chambers said.

Asked about the upcoming election and its potential effects on the economy, he remarked: “I don’t think anything will change much, economically. I think everybody thinks the Republicans are winning, the economy is getting better — but I think the data shows that nothing’s really changing.”

Andrew Keinsley, associate professor of economics at Weber State University, explained that the economy typically reacts to policies rather than the outcome of the election itself.

“I think, especially right after the election, you’re not going to see a lot of movement,” he said.

When discussing the candidates, Keinsley pointed out, “A lot of the differences this time around are social issues. You talk about immigration, you talk about gun control.”

He added that the Harris campaign’s economic proposals are “a little less debt-heavy than the Trump administration’s.”

Davis County residents are largely hopeful for improvements, echoing Chambers’ sentiment: “I hope it gets better, nobody wants to see it get worse.”

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