Poll Update
2016 General Election - Clinton 47%, Trump 42% (American Research Group 8/17-8/20/16)
This poll asked respondents 4 questions tracked by HuffPost Pollster. Read our FAQ.
If the election for president were being held today between Hillary Clinton, the Democrat, and Donald Trump, the Republican, for whom would you vote - Clinton or Trump?
Asked of 994 Registered Voters
| Clinton | 47% | |
|---|---|---|
| Trump | 42% | |
| Other (vol.) | 6% | |
| Undecided | 5% |
Asked of 350 Registered Voters - Democrat
| Clinton | 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Trump | 4% | |
| Other (vol.) | 2% | |
| Undecided | 4% |
Asked of 306 Registered Voters - Republican
| Clinton | 8% | |
|---|---|---|
| Trump | 81% | |
| Other (vol.) | 5% | |
| Undecided | 6% |
Asked of 338 Registered Voters - independent
| Clinton | 38% | |
|---|---|---|
| Trump | 47% | |
| Other (vol.) | 10% | |
| Undecided | 5% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president?
Asked of 1100 Adults
| Approve | 46% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 50% | |
| Undecided | 4% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the economy?
Asked of 1100 Adults
| Approve | 47% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 49% | |
| Undecided | 4% |
Do you think the national economy is getting better, staying the same, or getting worse?
Asked of 1100 Adults
| Getting better | 32% | |
|---|---|---|
| Staying the same | 22% | |
| Getting worse | 46% | |
| Undecided | 1% |