Gov. Tim Walz is currently more favorably rated among voters than Sen. J.D. Vance, according to a new survey of 2024 vice presidential candidates.
A new Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll found that 39% of Americans approve of Walz and 32% of Vance, while 30% have an unfavorable view of Walz.
However, Americans may still be forming their opinions of Harris as a running mate, as 31% of respondents did not answer this question.
Additionally, 44% of Americans oppose Walz being Harris’ running mate.
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Democratic vice presidential nominee and Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz speaks alongside Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign rally at Temple University’s Liacoras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 6, 2024. (Andrew Harnick)
When asked about their opinion of Senator Vance, 32% of respondents had a favorable view of the Ohio senator, while 42% had an unfavorable view of Trump’s vice presidential nominee.
About 26% of respondents did not answer the question, 5 percentage points lower than those who gave an opinion about Walz.
Vice presidential candidates Governor Tim Walz and Senator J.D. Vance. (Left: Jeff Swensen/Getty Images, Right: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Among rural voters, Vance leads Walz by 13 percentage points.
The Ohio senator also holds a large lead among white evangelical Protestants, with a net gain of 37 points.
U.S. Senator and 2024 Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance speaks at a campaign rally at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 6, 2024. (Ryan Collard/AFP)
According to the survey, Walz has a 16-point lead among people under 40 and is viewed favorably by both men and women.
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The poll was conducted from Aug. 9 to 13 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
The two candidates are expected to go head-to-head in the first vice presidential debate on October 1st on CBS News.
