Trump is ahead in florida

A new poll released Tuesday indicates that former President Donald Trump still has a sizeable lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in Florida.

The poll, conducted by the University of North Florida, asked likely Florida voters their choice for president, U.S. Senate and three proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution.

When a sample of 774 respondents was asked who they would vote for if the presidential election were held today, 49% of the respondents said Trump while 42% indicated a vote for Harris.

Four percent said they would vote for another candidate and 6% were either undecided or refused to answer, according to the poll.

"It's not a huge surprise to see Trump ahead in his home state of Florida, which he won by three points in 2020," University of North Florida political science professor Dr. Michael Binder said. "With Harris just entering the race, enthusiasm amongst her supporters has livened up what was once thought to be an easy win for Trump in Florida."

These numbers come amid an increase in volunteers for Harris since her ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket after President Biden bowed out of the presidential race this month.