Shock Polls Show Republicans Behind in America's Reddest States
Summary
New polls show Republican senators trailing in Arkansas and Idaho, two states where President Donald Trump had strong support in the 2024 election. In Arkansas, Democrat Hallie Shoffner leads Senator Tom Cotton by a small margin, while in Idaho, Independent Todd Achilles leads Senator Jim Risch.Key Facts
- In Arkansas, Hallie Shoffner leads Senator Tom Cotton 47.4% to 44%, with 5.6% undecided.
- The Arkansas poll was done by text message with 1,217 likely voters between August 11-12.
- President Trump won Arkansas by 30.6 points in 2024, one of his largest state victories.
- In Idaho, Independent Todd Achilles leads Senator Jim Risch 38% to 33%, with 29% unsure.
- Idaho was another strong Trump state, where he won 66.9% of the vote in 2024.
- Both polls indicate competitive Senate races in states that heavily supported President Trump.
- These polling results may impact the 2024 Senate election outlook in these states.
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