Former President Donald Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris by eight points in Florida, according to a recent Redfield & Wilton Strategies poll conducted after President Joe Biden’s exit from the 2024 race.
Former President Donald Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris by eight points in Florida, according to new polling done by Redfield & Wilton Strategies.
Conducted from July 22 to 24, following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential Election, the survey shows Trump holding 48 percent support compared to Harris’ 40 percent, a one-point increase from a poll administered prior to Biden’s exit from the race, Trump led Biden by seven points.
“Donald Trump’s lead over Harris is wider than it was last week over Biden in both Florida (eight points, +1) and Michigan (three points, +2), while his lead remains unchanged in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin,” the poll summary stated.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., running as an independent, garnered 4 percent of the vote in Florida, drawing slightly more from the Democratic base than the Republican. The poll additionally noted a shift of 2020 Biden voters to Trump, as more 2020 Biden voters in Florida now favor Trump than 2020 Trump voters switching to Harris.
Biden’s approval rating in Florida stands at 42 percent, a four-point improvement from the previous week, while Harris faces a tougher challenge with a 39 percent approval rating, suggesting difficulties for her candidacy in the state. Trump, on the other hand, maintains a higher rate of favorability with 47 percent.
Economic issues dominate voters’ concerns in Florida, with a significant number considering them crucial in their voting decisions. Other important issues include abortion, immigration, and the cost of living. Between 60 percent and 75 percent of Florida voters rated the cost of living as extremely important.
Financial confidence varies, with 47 percent of Floridians confident in making ends meet, while 30 percent feel anxious about their financial future. Looking ahead, 39 percent of Florida voters said they expect their financial situation to improve in the next year, showing higher optimism compared to the national average.
Illegal immigration also remains a prominent issue for voters, with a majority of Florida respondents believing the U.S. does not have control over its borders. More Florida voters trust Trump over Harris on key issues such as the economy, inflation, immigration, policing and crime, defense, and the Israel-Palestine conflict.