A new WDIV/Detroit News survey asked Michigan voters where they stand on the race for president between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Harris was officially nominated by the Democratic Party on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, after President Joe Biden pulled out of the race in July.
The WDIV/Detroit News survey was conducted between Aug. 26 and Aug. 29, 2024.
The Trump-Harris race for president
The WDIV/Detroit News survey found the presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is very close, a statistical toss-up.
Donald Trump leads 44.7%-43.5% among likely voters. 4.7% of voters back Kennedy. 2.3% of voters choose another third- party option. 4.8% of voters remain undecided. Here’s the breakdown:
- 44.7% Donald Trump
- 43.5% Kamala Harris
- 4.7% Robert F Kennedy Jr.
- 2.3% Third Party Options
- 4.8% Undecided
The race shifts when you look at the 91% of voters that say they are definite voters. Among definite voters Harris holds a 1.6% lead over Trump.
- 45.7% Kamala Harris
- 44.1% Donald Trump
- 3.9% Robert F Kennedy Jr.
- 2.3% Third Party Options
- 3.9% Undecided
Favorability
Donald Trump is viewed favorably by 42.3% of voters and unfavorably by 51.3% of voters. 6.2% of voters have no opinion of him. These numbers are statistically unchanged from July 2024 when he was viewed favorably by 39.8% and unfavorably by 52.4%.
Kamala Harris is viewed favorably by 43.3% of voters and unfavorably by 49.7% of voters. 6.7% of voters have no opinion of her. These numbers represent a shift from July 2024 when she was viewed favorably by just 37.1% and unfavorably by 47.8%.
More findings from the survey
Would Kamala Harris or Donald Trump do a better job handling the nation’s economy?
- 51.5% Donald Trump
- 38.9% Kamala Harris
- 4.1% Neither
- 5.5% Don’t Know/ Refused/Other
Would Kamala Harris or Donald Trump do a better job handling foreign affairs?
- 48.7% Donald Trump
- 44.3% Kamala Harris
- 4.6% Neither
- 2.4% Don’t Know/ Refused/Other
Would Kamala Harris or Donald Trump do a better job securing our border and handling immigration?
- 55.5% Donald Trump
- 36.6% Kamala Harris
- 4.9% Neither
- 2.9% Don’t Know/ Refused/Other
Would Kamala Harris or Donald Trump do a better job of strengthening American democracy?
- 47.1% Kamala Harris
- 42.7% Donald Trump
- 6.4% Neither
- 3.9% Don’t Know/ Refused/Other
Who do you trust more Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
- 45.4% Kamala Harris
- 42.2% Donald Trump
- 11.2% Neither
- 1.1% Don’t Know/ Refused/ Other
Which candidate for President more closely represents your values? Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
- 47.1% Kamala Harris
- 45.4% Donald Trump
- 6.5% Neither
- 1.0% Don’t Know/ Refused/ Other
Which candidate for President would you say is more honest? Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
- 45.3% Kamala Harris
- 35.7% Donald Trump
- 17.6% Neither
- 1.5% Don’t Know/ Refused/ Other
Which candidate for President would you say is smarter? Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
- 47.4% Kamala Harris
- 42.8% Donald Trump
- 4.1% Neither
- 5.7% Don’t Know/ Refused/ Other
Which candidate for President represents change? Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
- 44.1% Kamala Harris
- 43.2% Donald Trump
- 6.2% Neither
- 6.5% Don’t Know/ Refused/ Other
Poll methodology
The Glengariff Group, Inc. conducted a Michigan statewide survey of November 2024 likely general election voters. The 600 sample, live operator telephone survey was conducted on August 26-29, 2024 and has a margin of error of +/-4.0% with a 95% level of confidence. 16.6% of respondents were contacted via landline telephone. 83.4% of respondents were contacted via cell phone telephone. This survey was commissioned by WDIV Local 4 News and the Detroit News.