A survey conducted at the Great American Fair asks Americans to grade the economy and then to say whether that assessment would affect their vote. Respondents give the economy an overall grade of “B.” When the survey turns to voting considerations, many participants indicate that factors such as values, faith, family, and party affiliation weigh more heavily in their voting decisions than economic performance. The reporting across outlets frames the results as a contrast between moderate satisfaction with the economy and the view that elections are guided more by social and political identity than by economic grading alone. The accounts do not report evidence of a direct link between respondents’ economic grades and a willingness to change their vote based on economic conditions. Overall, the findings suggest that even with a relatively positive economic assessment, voters prioritize personal and partisan considerations when choosing candidates.