Older voters power Trump to Michigan lead in head-to-head race, poll reveals
SUMMARY
A new AARP poll shows Donald Trump narrowly leading Vice President Kamala Harris in Michigan, a key swing state, with a 49% to 48% advantage in a head-to-head matchup. Trump's edge is bolstered by strong support among voters aged 50 and older, where he leads Harris by 2 points. When minor candidates are included, the race is tied at 46%, but Trump still maintains a slight lead among seniors, a crucial voting bloc. Trump's strength with men, independents, and senior swing voters — who make up a significant portion of the electorate — contributes to his advantage. He leads independents by 10 points in a two-way race and by 7 points in a full ballot test. However, Trump faces challenges with Black voters, where he trails Harris significantly. Meanwhile, in Michigan’s Senate race, Democrat Elissa Slotkin leads Republican Mike Rogers by 3 points, although senior swing voters seem to split their votes between Trump and Slotkin.
