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Democrats Poised to Beat Republicans on Donald Trump's Home Turf—Poll

Democrats Poised to Beat Republicans on Donald Trump's Home Turf—Poll

Summary

A new poll found that Democrats are leading Republicans in key Senate and governor races in Palm Beach County, Florida, where President Donald Trump's residence is located. The poll also shows that President Trump has greater disapproval than approval in this county.

Key Facts

  • A poll by St. Pete Polls shows Democrats leading in hypothetical matchups for governor and Senate races in Palm Beach County.
  • Democrat David Jolly leads Republican Byron Donalds in the governor's race, and Democrat Alex Vindman leads Republican Senator Ashley Moody.
  • In Palm Beach County, 56% of voters disapprove of President Trump's job performance, while 38% approve.
  • Governor Ron DeSantis has a narrow disapproval rating, with 46.5% approval and over 47% disapproval in the county.
  • Among younger voters (ages 18 to 29) and Black voters, more than 70% and 83%, respectively, disapprove of Trump's job performance.
  • White voters in Palm Beach County also show a majority disapproval of Trump, at more than 51%.
  • An internal poll showed Democrat Yvette Drucker leading Republican Mike Caruso in the Palm Beach County clerk and comptroller race.
  • The poll surveyed 453 people with a margin of error of 4.6% at a 95% confidence level and was conducted from March 30 to 31.

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