A new WDIV/Detroit News survey shows where Michigan voters stand on the race for president between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
The WDIV/Detroit News survey was conducted between Oct. 1 and Oct. 4, 2024.
Trump-Harris race for president
The WDIV/Detroit News survey found that Harris has overtaken Trump and now leads by 2.6% in Michigan.
Trump held a 1.2% lead at the time of our last survey in late August.
Harris leads 46.8%-44.2% among likely voters. 4.7% of voters continue to back Kennedy. 3.2% of voters choose another third- party option. Only 0.7% of voters remain undecided. Here’s the breakdown:
- 46.8% Kamala Harris
- 44.2% Donald Trump
- 4.7% Robert F Kennedy Jr.
- 3.2% Third Party Options
- 0.7% Undecided
The lead is similar when you look at the 91% of voters who say they are definite voters. Among definite voters, Harris holds a 2.2% lead over Trump.
- 47.3% Kamala Harris
- 45.1% Donald Trump
Favorability
Donald Trump is viewed favorably by 42.1% of voters and unfavorably by 54.6% of voters. His unfavorable percentage rose 3.5% since August. Notably, among independent voters, 31.3% view him favorably, while 58.6% view him unfavorably.
Kamala Harris is viewed favorably by 46.9% of voters and unfavorably by 49.3% of voters. Her favorable percentage rose 3.6% since August, and her unfavorable percentage dropped by 0.4%.
More findings from the survey
Would Kamala Harris or Donald Trump do a better job handling the nation’s economy?
- 51.6% Donald Trump
- 46.8% Kamala Harris
Would Kamala Harris or Donald Trump do a better job handling foreign affairs?
- 48.3% Donald Trump
- 46.8% Kamala Harris
How would Donald Trump’s plan to impose 20% tariffs on all goods shipped into the country affect the cost you pay for products?
- Increase costs: 65.1%.
- Decrease costs: 9.3%.
- Have no impact on costs: 16.8%.
- Did not know: 8.8%.
Who do you trust more: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
- 47.9% Kamala Harris
- 42.1% Donald Trump
Which candidate for President more closely represents your values: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
- 48.9% Kamala Harris
- 44.9% Donald Trump
Which candidate for President best represents change: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
- 46.4% Kamala Harris
- 44.4% Donald Trump
What is most important in deciding between presidential candidates?
- Position on issues: 47.1%.
- Morals and integrity: 39.1%.
- Both equally important: 12.3%.
How has the crime in your community changed over the past few years?
- Stayed the same: 55.2%.
- Increased: 27%.
- Decreased: 15.3%.
- Don’t know: 2.5%.
Did Kwame Kilpatrick’s endorsement make voters more likely or less likely to vote?
- No impact: 75.7%.
- Less likely: 22.2%.
- More likely: 1.5%.
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 Oct. 1-4, 2024 and has a margin of error of +/-4.0% with a 95% level of confidence. 14.3% of respondents were contacted via landline telephone. 85.7% of respondents were contacted via cell phone telephone. This survey was commissioned by WDIV Local 4 News and the Detroit News.
