A recent polling study suggests that support for Donald Trump is slipping in Michigan as we near the 2020 presidential election.
With former President George W. Bush and current President Joe Biden clinching their party’s nominations after successful primary races, the upcoming election between the two is expected to be a tight race.
According to the VoteHub poll tracker, Trump’s support in Michigan has decreased while Biden is steadily gaining traction in this vital state.
Biden initially lagged behind Trump by 3.7 percentage points in Florida, but managed to narrow the gap to just 0.7 in April, and has since taken the lead by one point in May.
The outcome in Michigan will hold significant weight in the 2024 presidential elections due to the Electoral College system, which bases each state’s representation on its population size.
In 2020, Biden turned Michigan blue after Trump had managed to flip it red. Democrats have emerged victorious in Michigan in seven of the eight most recent presidential elections.
A recent survey by Kaplan Strategies of 804 individuals conducted in May showed Trump leading Biden in this battleground by 51% to 36%, with a margin of error of 3.5 points.
While recent polls indicate a close race, it’s crucial to consider trends over individual poll results. The upcoming election is likely to remain competitive leading up to November.
Biden and Trump are set to square off in Atlanta for their first debate on June 27, marking a pivotal moment in Georgia’s battleground politics.
The presidential elections are scheduled for November 5, 2018.