In a recent poll by McLaughlin & Associates, former President Donald Trump garners the support of 55% of Republican primary voters. In comparison, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and ex-Governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, both attract 8% support each.
In a theoretical face-off, Trump holds a 3-point lead over current President Joe Biden.
Diving deeper into the preferences of GOP primary voters:
- 7% express their support for businessman Vivek Ramaswamy
- 6% align with the former Vice President, Mike Pence
- Chris Christie, the previous Governor of New Jersey, has 3% in his favor
- Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina is the choice for 2% of respondents
- Any other candidates received less than 2% in the poll
Considering a potential four-way presidential contest among the general populace:
- 38% would choose Trump
- Biden is preferred by 35%
- 12% would lean towards Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Cornel West receives the nod from 2% of those polled
This survey, carried out between Oct. 22-26, reached out to 1,000 probable voters.
