In a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, the Democratic presidential candidates kamala harris59, the former president and Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump78, by a wide margin among black likely voters ahead of the 2024 election. Harris has a 63-point lead over Trump, with 79% of black likely voters supporting her compared to Trump’s 16%.
However, the survey also indicates that Harris is trailing the impressive margin won by President Joe Biden among black voters in 2020.
While Harris’ support among black voters has increased since June, when she trailed Biden’s 2020 performance, the survey also shows that some black voters who supported Trump or third-party candidates are less likely to support Trump or third-party candidates. Are unsure about.
In contrast, 92% of black voters who supported Harris said they had made up their minds.
The survey also shows a change in voter enthusiasm.
“Enthusiasm has soared,” CNN reported, with 79% of black voters saying they would definitely vote, compared to 68% in June.
Harris’ support remains particularly strong among older black voters, as she leads by 87 points among black voters age 60 and older.
However, his lead has shrunk to 55 points among black voters under 60, where Trump’s support is higher. Among black voters under the age of 40, 22% supported Trump.
Harris’s progress is also visible among black voters who view Biden’s presidency negatively. Among the 40% of black voters who think Biden’s presidency has been a failure, Harris still leads Trump, 65% to 31%.
The poll further indicates that Harris is generally viewed more favorably by black voters than by voters overall.
“Nearly 8 in 10 black voters view Harris favourably,” the poll said, adding that black Democrats offer slightly more positive views than the rest of the party. Black non-Democrats also view Harris more positively than independents and Republicans from other racial groups.
When it comes to the economy, black voters mirror the concerns of the broader electorate, with 41% citing the economy as their top issue.
Among Democratic Black voters, that number rises to 42%, showing that they are more likely to prioritize the economy than other Democratic voters, who focus more on issues like democracy and reproductive rights .
The survey also highlights widespread dissatisfaction with the political system.
The survey finds, “Nearly 9 in 10 black voters believe the American political system needs major reforms.”
A large majority of black voters (85%) also feel that the federal government does not do enough for black Americans, with many believing that it does too much for white Americans.