The majority of voters in Michigan and Pennsylvania, two important swing states that helped President Biden win in 2020, are unhappy with their options this year, according to new polling.
CNN surveys, conducted by SSRS, found that most voters in the two battleground states are not pleased that Biden and former President Trump are the main candidates in the upcoming election. Only 47 percent of voters in Pennsylvania and 46 percent in Michigan say they are content with the choices.
The surveys were carried out shortly after Biden and Trump secured their respective parties’ nominations and commenced the 2024 general election campaign, which is anticipated to be another close race between Biden and Trump.
The new polling also revealed that Trump and Biden are neck and neck in a race in Pennsylvania, each garnering 46 percent support among registered voters.
While Biden received support from women, voters of color, college graduates, and independent voters, he faced challenges with younger voters in Pennsylvania. He was “about even” with Trump among voters under the age of 35, CNN noted.
In Michigan, Trump has an 8-point lead. The former president secured 50 percent support while Biden trailed with 42 percent. Biden had less support among voters of color and lagged behind Trump among independents and young voters in Michigan.
“In both states, Biden retains about 9 in 10 of his self-described 2020 supporters, while Trump holds slightly more of his own 2020 voters,” the network reported.
And while many voters say they’ve already made up their mind, a sizable number in each state indicate they are less determined about whom to support. In Michigan, 45 percent of independents have yet to make up their mind, and 32 percent in Pennsylvania say the same.
According to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ, Biden trails Trump in Michigan. Trump holds 45.4 percent support while Biden has 42.1 percent. In Pennsylvania, Trump leads with 46.3 percent and Biden has 41.5 percent.
The CNN polls were conducted from March 13 to 18 among 1,097 Michigan voters and 1,132 Pennsylvania voters. The margin of error in Michigan is 3.6 percentage points and 3.8 percentage points in Pennsylvania.
