A new Gallup poll revealed most respondents trust Republicans over Democrats on the issues of security and prosperity. The poll’s results are especially telling as we look forward to next year’s midterm elections.

According to The Hill:

Fifty-four percent of respondents said they believe the GOP is better than the Democratic Party when it comes to protecting the nation from international threats, while 39 percent said they thought Democrats were better than Republicans on the issue.

On “ensuring the nation is prosperous,” Republicans held a nine-point advantage over Democrats, 50 percent to 41 percent.

However, when asked “which party can better handle whichever issue it deems the most important facing the country,” respondents were split, with 41 percent favoring the GOP and 38 percent favoring Democrats.

The survey comes as President Biden‘s economic agenda and the U.S.’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan under his command have dominated the headlines.

As Republicans work to win back the House and Senate it’s especially important they hone in on these key issues. In the 2020 election, reports revealed issues like defunding the police ended up costing Democrats more seats.