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October 4, 2024

Who Will Win in November? Harris Voters Are More Confident, But …

Regardless of who they plan to vote for in November, slightly more voters expect former President Donald Trump to win, despite greater confidence among supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris.

October 2, 2024

‘Protecting Democracy’ … From Whom?

Many voters believe the biggest job for the next president is protecting democracy, but they’re deeply divided over where the threat is coming from.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 23% of Likely U.S. Voters believe protecting democracy is the most important issue for the next president to solve. The issue ranks behind illegal immigration and rising prices (both viewed as more important by 29% of voters) but ahead of abortion rights (17%). (To see survey question wording, click here.)

October 1, 2024

58% Plan to Vote Early This Year

For the first time, a majority of voters say they’ll cast their ballot before Election Day this year.

September 30, 2024

47% Say Taylor Swift Endorsement Doesn’t Matter

She’s the most popular singer on the planet, but will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris make a difference in the presidential election?

September 27, 2024

Election 2024: Trump +1 in Nevada; Harris +3 in Minnesota, +6 in New Mexico

Former President Donald Trump has a one-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in Nevada, while Harris leads in both Minnesota and New Mexico.

September 27, 2024

68% Back Proof of Citizenship for Voting

Voters overwhelmingly believe proof of citizenship should be required for voting in American elections, after Congress recently avoided a government shutdown over the issue.

September 27, 2024

Election 2024: Trump +3 in N.C, Harris +3 in Virginia, Tied in Michigan

Less than six weeks before Election Day, Former President Donald Trump has a narrow lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in North Carolina, while the two are tied in Michigan, and Harris leads in Virginia.

September 25, 2024

Election 2024: Trump +2 in Arizona, Tied With Harris in Wisconsin

Less than six weeks before Election Day, former President Donald Trump has a narrow lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in Arizona, while the two are tied in Wisconsin.

September 25, 2024

Trump More Trusted on Border Security

When it comes to the issue of immigration policy, former President Donald Trump has a clear advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris.

September 24, 2024

Most Expect Another Assassination Attempt Against Trump

In the wake of a second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, nearly two-thirds of voters expect another attempt between now and November 5.

September 23, 2024

Election 2024: Trump +3 in Georgia, Tied With Harris in Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck-and-neck in two key battleground states.

September 23, 2024

Election 2024: Policies Matter Most, Voters Say

Parties and personalities are not the decisive factor in how most voters make their presidential choices.

September 20, 2024

48% Say Harris Won Debate

Nearly half of voters say Vice President Kamala Harris won this month’s televised debate with former President Donald Trump, and most approve of Trump’s decision not to debate Harris again.

September 18, 2024

52% Expect Higher Taxes If Harris Wins

Most voters consider taxes a very important issue in this year’s presidential election, and they expect taxes to go up if Vice President Kamala Harris wins in November.

September 17, 2024

Did Hamas Hostage Murders Shift Opinions?

The murder of six Israeli hostages by Hamas terrorists did not have a major impact on overall sympathies in the conflict between Israel and Palestinians.

September 16, 2024

58% See Harris as ‘More of the Same’

Voters overwhelmingly think America needs a new direction, and don’t believe they’ll get it if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidential election.

September 13, 2024

Should Kamala Harris Do More Interviews?

Since being appointed the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee in July, Vice President Kamala Harris has only granted one major media interview. Most voters think she should do more.

September 11, 2024

9/11: Have Americans Forgotten?

Almost half of voters think their fellow Americans have forgotten the terrorist attack that struck on September 11, 2001.

September 10, 2024

Debate Night: Who Will Win?

Nearly two-thirds of voters say they’re very likely to be tuned into tonight’s presidential debate, and expectations are largely shaped by partisan leanings.

September 9, 2024

59% Approve of Trump’s Arlington Visit

Most voters disagree with Vice President Kamala Harris’s criticism of former President Donald Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery last month.