In the latest Morning Consult survey on the upcoming presidential election, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are in a dead heat among registered voters, each receiving 43% support. This marks a narrowing of the race in recent weeks, as Trump had consistently led Biden during the first two months of the year.
Among independent voters, Trump holds a slight lead with 37% support, compared to Biden’s 32%. However, a notable portion of independent voters remain undecided or are considering other options.
Trump and Biden (Credits: CNN)Both candidates maintain net favorability ratings underwater, with Trump consistently holding a higher rating than Biden’s, except for a brief period in mid-January.
The survey also highlights the loyalty of voters to their chosen candidate from the 2020 election, with a significant majority of Trump and Biden voters indicating their continued support for their respective candidates.
Congressional Democrats maintain a better net favorability rating compared to Republicans for the 17th consecutive week, according to the survey results.
Biden and Trump (Credits: KGUN 9)The economy remains the top issue for voters, followed by national security and healthcare. Immigration has also gained prominence as a significant issue, with a notable increase in the percentage of voters considering it “very important” compared to the 2022 midterm elections.
The latest Morning Consult survey was conducted from March 15-17 among 5,777 registered voters, with a margin of error of plus/minus 1 percentage point.