U.S. Politics: September 2024

October 1, 2024

From September 27 to 29, 2024, we surveyed U.S. residents on U.S. politics.

Some of the key highlights from our U.S. Politics Survey include…​​

Harris is leading in voting intentions​

  • If the presidential election were held today, Harris would receive 51% of the votes, and Trump would receive 47%. ​
  • When we asked Americans who they think will win the election in November, Kamala Harris (40%) is slightly ahead of and Donald Trump (39%), but the race is close.​

Inflation, illegal immigration, and jobs are the most important issues according to Americans​

  • Americans consider inflation and prices (60%), illegal immigration (35%), and jobs and the economy (33%) as the most important issues facing the United States. They believe that Donald Trump is better suited to handle these three issues. ​
  • On the other hand, respondents believe that Kamala Harris will do a better job handling issues such as abortion, climate change and the environment, poverty and homelessness, affordability of healthcare, and democracy and fair elections.​
  • Donald Trump is seen as a strong leader who can earn respect from other countries more than Kamala Harris. However, Kamala Harris is viewed as more reasonable, mentally sharp and honest compared to Donald Trump. ​
  • When it comes to who is most ready to lead, half of Americans believe Donald Trump (51%) is most ready to lead, while the other half believe it is Kamala Harris (49%).

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