Trump favored for handling inflation, immigration; Harris for abortion, Iowa Poll finds

The latest Iowa Poll indicates that likely Iowa voters predominantly believe Donald Trump would manage inflation, immigration, foreign policy, and housing prices more effectively than Vice President Kamala Harris. While Trump secures majority support on six critical issues, Harris is viewed as the better candidate for handling abortion. Conducted by Selzer & Co. from September 8-11, the poll surveyed a total of 811 Iowa adults, with 656 considered likely voters, and has a margin of error of ±3. 8 percentage points for likely voter responses.

In a direct matchup, Trump leads Harris by 4 percentage points, a notable shift from earlier polls where he had a larger lead over President Biden. The data reveals a strong partisan divide, with over 85% of voters from both major parties supporting their respective candidates. However, independent voters show a tendency to favor Trump on all issues except abortion, where they lean toward Harris. This trend underscores the evolving dynamics of the presidential race as voters weigh the candidates' capabilities on pressing issues. The poll reflects the critical importance of Iowa in shaping the narrative of the upcoming election.