API revealed that two-thirds of voters in key battleground and other states would prefer candidates who support access to US-produced oil and gas. Two-thirds of voters in key battleground and other states would be more likely to vote for candidates who support access to oil and gas produced in the United States, according to a new Morning Consult poll released by the American Petroleum Institute (API). “As we approach the election, it is clear a majority of voters know and support the critical role the natural gas and oil industry plays in driving the economic recovery, keeping energy costs low and protecting national security,” API President and CEO Mike Sommers commented in a written statement emailed Tuesday to Rigzone. The poll also found that prioritizing U.S. energy security and not relying on foreign energy sources matter to “an overwhelming majority” of voters. “U.S. energy leadership has been a priority […]