Mainers’ economic outlooks vary based on their political affiliation, but only about 19% believe their households are better off than a year ago, according to a University of New Hampshire survey that also indicates Republicans are split on some economic issues while Democrats are more aligned.

Regardless of political party, the majority of the 840 Maine residents who participated in the UNH Survey Center’s August Pine Tree State Poll agree that the prices of everyday goods are higher than they were a year ago.

Most Democrats surveyed expect prices to continue to climb, while most Republicans expect prices to flatten out or fall. Additionally, a vast majority of Democrats expect to be worse off financially a year from now, while a slim majority of Republicans believe they will be better

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