MANCHESTER, N.H. —

News 9 got an exclusive first look at a new survey that shows Granite Staters want to see more action on the issue of affordable housing.

According to the latest annual statewide Survey on Voter Attitudes on Affordable Housing, 78% of New Hampshire voters think their communities need more affordable housing.

"You really see this across party lines, across demographics, across every region of New Hampshire. In fact, some might say it's the most unifying issue of our time," said Elissa Margolin, with the Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice.

The survey also shows that 68% of voters support allowing people to convert large, single-family houses into up to four apartments. The survey was released on Wednesday morning by Saint Anselm College.

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