As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, a new Emerson College Polling/The Hill poll reveals that Ohio voters are solidifying their preferences – and it may spell trouble for Vice President Kamala Harris.
While many have already made up their minds, the poll indicates strong leanings across the state, with clear divides on job performance, party loyalty, and candidate favorability. The poll finds former President Donald Trump leading Harris by a comfortable margin, capturing 54% of the vote to Harris’s 42%.
With just 2% of respondents leaning toward third-party candidates and 2% still undecided, Ohio’s swing state status may be shifting decisively red. Job approval for current leadership is a mixed bag, especially when it comes to President Biden.
Of those polled, 58% disapprove of Biden’s performance, while only 33% express approval. In contrast, GOP Governor Mike DeWine fares somewhat better, with 38% of respondents approving of his job performance and 34% disapproving. Interestingly, nearly 29% remain neutral or undecided about DeWine.
Party affiliation paints an equally telling picture. The poll shows that 39% of respondents identify as Republican, while 31% align with the Democratic Party, and 30% have no particular affiliation. The tilt toward the GOP, coupled with high favorability ratings for Trump, positions the former president well as Election Day nears. […]
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