Kamala Harris would beat Donald Trump if election held again: poll
15 May 2025
MSN.com
Kamala Harris might beat Donald Trump in the popular vote if the 2024 presidential election was held today, a new poll suggests.
The Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll, conducted May 1 to 6, found 47 percent of respondents who would vote in a hypothetical do-over backed Democrat Harris, compared to 42 percent for Republican Trump.
Including those who would not vote, Harris' share of the vote dropped to 40 percent against Trump's 36 percent.
The poll was conducted among 1,000 adults and had a margin of error of 3.2 percent.
Trump beat Harris by 2 points in the popular vote in November 2024's election, with 50 percent to her 48 percent. He won the electoral vote, which decides the winner, by a resounding 312 to 226.
Several polls before the election had either a tie or Harris on top in the popular vote.
In the hypothetical rematch, Harrisheld a significant advantage among those who say they did not vote in 2024.
Among these, 36 percent of respondents backed Harris and 22 percent voting for Trump. Forty-three percent of non-voters surveyed said they still would not vote in 2024.
Limiting to those who voted, Trump's support is lower than the real 2024 result at a 43-43 tie.
Why It Matters
Despite her loss in the 2024 presidential race, Harris is viewed as a top contender for the 2028 election, which will likely see a crowded field of Democrats vying for the party's nomination. Harris hasn't said for sure she plans to run, and she is also speculated to be considering a run for California's governorship in 2026. |
