In a new survey of likely voters by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, Harris trailed Trump by just 5 points.
Kamala Harris 's entry into the presidential race cut Donald Trump 's lead in Texas nearly in half, according to some of the first public polling in the state since President Joe Biden dropped out last month. In a new survey of likely voters by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University , Harris trailed Trump by just 5 points, 49.5%-44.6%. By comparison, Trump held a 9 point lead over Biden, 49%-40%, when the universities last conducted the poll June 20-July 1.
Gen Z overwhelmingly identifies as liberal. So why are young men embracing the GOP? Biden announced he was dropping out of the race on July 21, clearing the way for Harris to claim the Democratic nomination in Chicago this week. The UH and TSU survey, conducted Aug. 5-16, tracks with national polling that shows a tightening presidential race since Biden's decision to step aside. Harris had a 1.5-point lead over Trump in a RealClearPolitics average of national polling.
Houston activist Olivia Julianna will use DNC speech to highlight young Texans' struggles Meanwhile, Harris had the support of 39% of independents, compared to Trump's 41%. Biden had the support of just 18% of independents in June, while Trump had 42%. Trump led Harris among male, older and white voters, while Harris led among Black voters. They were neck-and-neck among Latinos, with 47% supporting Trump and 46% supporting Harris.
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