Biden Leads Trump by only Four Points in Colorado, in New Poll
As political chatter heats up for the next presidential election, the latest polling numbers out of Colorado have sent shockwaves through the state.
According to a new Emerson College Polling survey, President Joe Biden is leading former President Donald Trump by a slim four points in a hypothetical 2024 ballot test among Colorado voters. This is a drastic shift for a state that is typically seen as a Democratic stronghold.
The survey found that 42% of Coloradans would vote for Biden if the election were held today, compared to just 38% who would vote for Trump. However, a significant 14% of voters plan to support someone else, while 7% are still undecided. This tight race comes as a surprise, considering Biden's nearly 14-point win over Trump in the state during the 2020 election.
Spencer Kimball, Executive Director of Emerson College Polling, offered some insight into the numbers, pointing out that independent voters are shifting towards Trump, with 40% saying they would vote for him compared to 37% for Biden. However, a large portion of independent voters, 23%, are still undecided or plan to vote for someone else.
Midwest Study: The Colorado general election survey is part of a 22-state study on the Midwest region and surrounding states. Final states from the study will be released tomorrow, along with the study results by the Middle West Review that is researching perceptions of the Midwest region this Fall.
The poll also revealed a stark gender divide, with women strongly favoring Biden over Trump, 47% to 33%. Meanwhile, men show a clear preference for Trump, with 44% supporting him compared to 37% for Biden.
The survey also asked voters about their approval of President Biden and Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
While Biden's approval rating stands at 33%, with 46% disapproving and 21% neutral, Polis holds a higher approval rating of 41%, with 28% disapproving and 30% remaining neutral. Interestingly, Polis' approval is highest among older voters, while younger voters are more neutral or have no opinion towards the governor.
Colorado Democratic and Republican voters both view Coach Sanders favorably: 54% of Democrats approve of the job he is doing as coach compared to 52% of Republicans. Independents are more split: 48% are neutral and 45% approve.
Colorado Democratic and Republican voters both view Coach Sanders favorably: 54% of Democrats approve of the job he is doing as coach compared to 52% of Republicans. Independents are more split: 48% are neutral and 45% approve.
In addition to political figures, the survey also asked about the approval of University of Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders. The results showed that a plurality of voters, 47%, approve of the job Sanders is doing, while only 7% disapprove. The coach's approval ratings were highest among Hispanic residents and White voters were more neutral towards him.
In terms of political affiliation, both Democrats and Republicans in Colorado view Coach Sanders favorably, with 54% of Democrats and 52% of Republicans approving of his job as coach. However, Independents were more divided, with 48% remaining neutral and 45% approving of Sanders.
The poll also delved into the opinions of Colorado residents on the 2016 and 2020 elections. Surprisingly, nearly the same number of residents believe that both Trump and Biden won their respective elections fair and square.
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However, a quarter of residents still believe that Trump stole the 2016 election, while 28% think Biden stole the 2020 election.
This Colorado survey is part of a larger 22-state study on the Midwest region and surrounding states. The results of this study, which is being conducted by the Middle West Review, will be released tomorrow and will provide insights into the perception of the Midwest region ahead of the fall season.
With just over three years until the next presidential election, these latest polling numbers in Colorado prove that nothing is set in stone.