Michigan Poll Insights Voters Stand in Trump-Harris Race

A recent poll reveals the current stance of Michigan voters in the Trump-Harris race, indicating a closely contested race just two months ahead of the election.

A new WDIV/Detroit News survey asked Michigan voters where they stand on the race for president between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Harris was officially nominated by the Democratic Party on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, after President Joe Biden pulled out of the race in July.

The WDIV/Detroit News survey was conducted between Aug. 26 and Aug. 29, 2024.

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The Trump-Harris race for president

The WDIV/Detroit News survey found the presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is very close, a statistical toss-up.

Donald Trump leads 44.7%-43.5% among likely voters. 4.7% of voters backed Kennedy. 2.3% of voters choose another third-party option. 4.8% of voters remain undecided. Here’s the breakdown:

• 44.7% Donald Trump
• 43.5% Kamala Harris
• 4.7% Robert F Kennedy Jr.
• 2.3% Third Party Options
• 4.8% Undecided

The race shifts when you look at the 91% of voters who say they are definite voters. Among definite voters, Harris holds a 1.6% lead over Trump.

• 45.7% Kamala Harris
• 44.1% Donald Trump
• 3.9% Robert F Kennedy Jr.
• 2.3% Third Party Options
• 3.9% Undecided

Favorability

Donald Trump is viewed favourably by 42.3% of voters and unfavourably by 51.3% of voters. 6.2% of voters have no opinion of him. These numbers are statistically unchanged from July 2024 when he was viewed favourably by 39.8% and unfavorably by 52.4%.

Kamala Harris is viewed unfavourably by a margin of 43.3% favourable to 49.7% unfavourable. 6.7% of voters have no opinion of her. These numbers represent a shift from July 2024 when she was viewed favourably by just 37.1% and unfavourably by 47.8%.

More findings from the survey

Would Kamala Harris or Donald Trump do a better job handling the nation’s economy?

• 51.5% Donald Trump
• 38.9% Kamala Harris
• 4.1% Neither
• 5.5% Don’t Know/ Refused/Other

Would Kamala Harris or Donald Trump do a better job handling foreign affairs?

• 48.7% Donald Trump
• 44.3% Kamala Harris
• 4.6% Neither
• 2.4% Don’t Know/ Refused/Other

Would Kamala Harris or Donald Trump do a better job securing our border and handling immigration?

• 55.5% Donald Trump
• 36.6% Kamala Harris
• 4.9% Neither
• 2.9% Don’t Know/ Refused/Other

Would Kamala Harris or Donald Trump do a better job of strengthening American democracy?

• 47.1% Kamala Harris
• 42.7% Donald Trump
• 6.4% Neither
• 3.9% Don’t Know/ Refused/Other

Who do you trust more Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?

• 45.4% Kamala Harris
• 42.2% Donald Trump
• 11.2% Neither
• 1.1% Don’t Know/ Refused/ Other

Which candidate for President more closely represents your values? Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?

• 47.1% Kamala Harris
• 45.4% Donald Trump
• 6.5% Neither
• 1.0% Don’t Know/ Refused/ Other

Which candidate for President would you say is more honest? Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?

• 45.3% Kamala Harris
• 35.7% Donald Trump
• 17.6% Neither
• 1.5% Don’t Know/ Refused/ Other

Which candidate for President would you say is smarter? Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?

• 47.4% Kamala Harris
• 42.8% Donald Trump
• 4.1% Neither
• 5.7% Don’t Know/ Refused/ Other

Which candidate for President represents change? Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?

• 44.1% Kamala Harris
• 43.2% Donald Trump
• 6.2% Neither
• 6.5% Don’t Know/ Refused/ Other

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Poll methodology

The Glengariff Group, Inc. conducted a Michigan statewide survey of November 2024 likely general election voters. The 600-sample, live operator telephone survey was conducted on August 26-29, 2024 and has a margin of error of +/-4.0% with a 95% level of confidence. 16.6% of respondents were contacted via landline telephone. 83.4% of respondents were contacted via cell phone telephone. This survey was commissioned by WDIV Local 4 News and the Detroit News.