Recent polling data indicates that Vice President Kamala Harris may struggle to secure the overwhelming Black voter support typical for Democratic candidates.
A New York Times/Siena College poll shows Harris with 78% backing from Black voters, significantly lower than Hillary Clinton’s 92% in 2016 and President Biden’s 90% in 2020. Meanwhile, Black support for the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, has risen to 15%, more than doubling since 2016.
Many Black voters have expressed frustration with the Democratic Party, claiming it takes their votes for granted without delivering meaningful change.
Some supporters of Trump, like LaPage Drake from Texas, argue that Democrats offer little beyond rhetoric, while Trump’s policies, in their view, prioritize the nation’s welfare.
Harris has increased outreach efforts to younger Black male voters by engaging with historically Black colleges and universities and appearing on popular media platforms like “The Breakfast Club.”
However, despite Harris holding a 75% advantage in terms of handling issues important to Black voters, 17% feel Trump would do a better job, a significant increase compared to prior elections.
