US Electoral 2016 Update: Latest Survey Shows Trump Leading 20 Points Against Clinton in Utah
Donald Trump gets 20-point lead in Utah; Hillary Clinton to open an office in Salt Lake City to overcome Trump lead.
The latest U.S. electoral poll just came in. Republican candidate Donald Trump is up by 20 points in Utah. The poll average showed that Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton received 29 percent; Trump was up at 45 percent, while other candidates got 26 percent.
Reports said that no other Democrat has ever won Utah since 1964. Clinton's campaign, however, sees a worthwhile opportunity as unfavorable ratings continue to affect Donald Trump's campaign
Public Policy polling showed Trump leading at 39 percent and Clinton with 24 percent in Utah, while polls conducted by Dan Jones & Assoc. showed Trump with 37 percent and Clinton with 25 percent.
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A possible steep climb for Clinton in Utah
Trump's lead in Utah could pose a steep climb for Clinton. But this is the challenge that her party is willing to take as they set up office in Salt Lake City.
When other presidential candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein are included in the count, Trump's lead is reduced to 15 points, with Libertarian candidate Johnson getting 12 percent.
A new player, Evan McMullin, started his presidential campaign on August 10 and has received 9 percent. McMullin is expected to shine in the state, since he is a member of the Mormon Church.
Trump vs. Clinton race rearranges the electoral map
According to a report, the race to the White House between Trump and Clinton has somehow rearranged the electoral map. The report added that previous elections proved that GOP state are safe. But this year, it looks like Utah is not going to choose a Democratic leader.
The poll further revealed that both the two race leaders are not too popular with likely voters in the state. Sixty-one percent are not in favor of Trump, while 31 percent see the Republican favorably. Seventy-one percent have an unfavorable view of Clinton, while 23 percent look on her favorably.
Taking care of business in Utah
Jake Sullivan, Clinton's policy adviser, set up an office in Salt Lake City. A local office will help Clinton's campaign address local concerns and will help reach out to voters in the area faster. Utah voters are largely made up of the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who usually vote tremendously for Republican bets.
Still another area of concern for Clinton is the state of Nevada, which is also known to have a high population of Mormon voters. As shown from past presidential polls, Clinton and Trump are neck and neck in this state.
