A recent survey conducted by Suffolk/USA Today has revealed that former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris by a significant margin in Arizona, a crucial battleground state.
According to the survey, Trump has secured 48 percent of the vote, while Harris trails behind with 42 percent. Libertarian candidate Chase Oliver and Green Party candidate Jill Stein have garnered one percent of the vote each.
The survey’s findings also indicate that Trump is performing well in Maricopa County, Arizona’s largest county, where he holds a four-point lead over Harris, with 47 percent to her 43 percent. This development has been acknowledged by USA Today as a setback for Harris and the Democratic Party.
Furthermore, the survey has identified the top concerns of Arizona voters, with inflation and the economy emerging as the most pressing issues. These are areas where Trump is perceived to have a strong track record, which could potentially work in his favor.
The survey also found that a significant majority of Arizona voters, 52 percent, believe they are worse off now than they were four years ago. This sentiment could be leveraged by the Trump campaign to argue that a change in leadership is necessary.
Another key issue that emerged from the survey is immigration, which is considered a top concern by one in five voters. Trump has traditionally been strong on this issue, while Harris has faced criticism for her stance on immigration.
The survey was conducted from September 21-24, 2024, among 500 likely voters and has a margin of error of +/- 4.4 percent. The results come ahead of Harris’s visit to Douglas, Arizona, where she is expected to address the issue of immigration, an area where she has faced criticism.
The survey’s findings are consistent with previous polls, which have shown that Americans trust Trump more than Harris on the issue of immigration.
