Battle for Wisconsin’s crucial electoral votes is heating up as President Joe Biden maintains a significant lead over former President Donald Trump, according to a recent report by Newsweek on May 9, 2024.
A new poll conducted by Quinnipiac University shows Biden with a commanding 50 percent support among the 1,447 registered voters surveyed, while Trump trails at 44 percent. This 6 percent lead for Biden in Wisconsin reflects his largest advantage over Trump so far in this pivotal battleground state, with just six months left until the presidential election.
However, the Quinnipiac poll also indicates that Biden’s lead narrows when other presidential candidates are considered. In a head-to-head matchup, Trump and Biden are virtually tied when third-party candidates are factored in, highlighting the competitive nature of the race.
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Wisconsin played a decisive role in Biden’s 2020 victory, yet it remains fiercely contested, having been pivotal in Trump’s 2016 win as well. The state’s history of swinging between parties underscores its importance in national politics.
The Quinnipiac survey also shows the influence of third-party candidates, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. garnering 12 percent of the votes, Green Party nominee Jill Stein at 4 percent, and independent candidate Cornel West at 1 percent.
Other polls, including those by Emerson College and YouGov/CBS News, show varying results, indicating a tight race between Trump and Biden depending on the inclusion of third-party candidates.
Despite Biden’s lead in some polls, the overall picture remains highly competitive, with FiveThirtyEight’s polling average indicating a narrow 1.5 percent lead for Trump. The history of close races in Wisconsin underscores the significance of every vote in this battleground state.
As the election approaches, the contest in Wisconsin is poised to remain intensely competitive, with both candidates vying for crucial support in this pivotal battleground.
