Trump was ahead by one point the previous month, but Harris is currently ahead by two points. In the Fox survey, the Democratic candidate had a 50% favorability rating while her opponent had 48% of the vote. 72% of Trump’s followers say they approve of his record and policies. Nearly 20% of respondents claim to simply dislike Harris.
Supporters of Harris are somewhat more divided: 42% of them support her because they appreciate her record and policies, 24% because they think she is a good person, and 33% because they detest Trump. The latest survey is the result of several incidents that might have given Harris more backing. August saw the Democratic National Convention. Kennedy’s name was taken off of several ballots around the nation when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew from the presidential contest and announced his support for Donald Trump. Politicians like former Representative Liz Cheney and Vice President Dick Cheney’s daughter, as well as celebrities like Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, have endorsed Harris. There seems to have been another attempt on Trump’s life. Based on Fox polls, the largest shifts are coming from independent and Hispanic voters. Independent voters preferred Trump by eight points in August. Harris is currently in the lead by 12 points.
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Hispanic voters gave Trump a six-point advantage last month. They now have a 12-point advantage in favour of Harris’ campaign. It’s crucial to keep in mind that estimates within small subgroups are often more erratic and subject to larger swings than those within larger groupings, Fox pointed out.Along with the battleground states of Georgia, South Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada, Harris was also gaining momentum on Trump in the Sun Belt states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas, according to Fox News in August.
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Harris holds 93% of Biden’s 2020 voters, while Trump has 94%. Harris has gained 3 points among 2020 non-voters due to her personal traits and fight for free speech. This marks the first time Harris has reached 50% support in Fox polls since becoming the Democratic presidential candidate. However, pollster Daron Shaw suggests Trump may still win the Electoral College if he is within 2 points of Harris nationally.
FAQs
Who is winning the Fox News poll for the US election?
According to the most recent Fox News national survey, Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by two percentage points.
Has there been any recent shift in voter support?
Yes, there has been a 3-point movement since August, with Harris currently ahead of Trump, who had a 1-point lead the previous month.
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