Trump's national gains extend to Florida, Ohio: CNN/ORC polls
- 8 years ago
With eight weeks to go before Election Day, Donald Trump holds a narrow lead over Hillary Clinton in Ohio and the two are locked in a near-even contest in Florida, according to new CNN/ORC polls in the two critical battleground states.
Among likely voters in Ohio, Trump stands at 46 percent to Clinton's 41 percent.
In Florida, likely voters split 47 percent for Trump to 44 percent for Clinton.
Trump holds a wide advantage among white voters, topping Clinton by 22 points in Ohio among whites and by 29 points in Florida.
Non-whites, who make up a larger share of voters in Florida than they do in Ohio, break heavily for Clinton in both states.
She's up by 70 points among non-whites in Ohio and by 43 points among non-whites in Florida.
Among likely voters in Ohio, Trump stands at 46 percent to Clinton's 41 percent.
In Florida, likely voters split 47 percent for Trump to 44 percent for Clinton.
Trump holds a wide advantage among white voters, topping Clinton by 22 points in Ohio among whites and by 29 points in Florida.
Non-whites, who make up a larger share of voters in Florida than they do in Ohio, break heavily for Clinton in both states.
She's up by 70 points among non-whites in Ohio and by 43 points among non-whites in Florida.