New Hampshire Poll: Trump Maintains Strong Lead, Haley Gaining Ground, DeSantis Trails
As the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary approaches, a recent poll reveals that former President Trump continues to hold a strong lead. However, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is making gains, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis trails behind.
According to a daily tracking poll conducted by Suffolk University, the Boston Globe, and NBC10 in Boston, Trump secures 50% support among likely voters in the New Hampshire GOP primary. This is consistent with the previous day’s tracking poll. Haley, who served as the ambassador to the United Nations during the Trump administration, stands at 36% support, showing a two-point increase since the previous survey. On the other hand, DeSantis, who was once the clear runner-up to Trump in most polls, only garners 6% support, with a one-point increase over the past 24 hours. Four percent of respondents remain undecided, while 1% back a different candidate.
The poll was conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings following Trump’s significant victory in the Iowa caucuses, which marked the first contest in the GOP presidential nominating calendar. However, it is important to note that New Hampshire has a different electorate than Iowa. Moderate voters in the Granite State hold considerable influence, and independent voters can participate in either major party primary. These factors have historically played a crucial role in New Hampshire’s presidential contest.
The poll also reveals that among self-described conservatives, Trump maintains a substantial lead over Haley. However, when considering those who identify as moderate or liberal, Haley leads by double digits. In an interview with Fox Digital, Haley emphasized her support for Trump, stating, “Trump is the one I want. Trump is the one I’m going for.” She highlighted the closeness of their competition in both New Hampshire and South Carolina, expressing her goal to make it even closer. Haley’s momentum can be seen in her Iowa finish, where she started at 2% and ended at 20%. She confidently stated, “We’re going to continue to go further. We’re way above 30% here.”
Meanwhile, DeSantis, who finished second in the Iowa caucus, questioned Haley’s ability to defeat Trump in New Hampshire or her home state of South Carolina. He argued that she couldn’t beat him in either place and highlighted his visible presence in both states compared to Haley’s perceived invisibility.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, who endorsed Haley last month, remains optimistic about her chances in Tuesday’s primary. While he believes she can win, Sununu also acknowledged that she has already surpassed expectations in a one-on-one race with Trump. He stated that a strong second-place finish would be great for Haley.
The Suffolk University/Boston Globe/NBC10 poll surveyed 500 likely GOP primary voters in New Hampshire and had a sampling error of plus or minus 4.4 percentage points.
As the primary draws near, the battle for the Republican nomination continues to intensify. Trump maintains his frontrunner status, but Haley’s growing support and DeSantis’ determination ensure that the race is far from over. With New Hampshire’s crucial role in shaping the presidential contest, all eyes are on the candidates as they vie for victory in the Granite State. Stay tuned for the latest updates from the campaign trail and exclusive interviews as the 2024 election season unfolds.
