Poll: Iowa voters less likely to vote for candidates who support amnesty
A new Quinnipiac poll finds that Iowa voters would be less likely to support candidates who support amnesty. The poll specifically asks about candidates for the United States Senate, but the results are revealing since Iowa is typically the first state to hold a presidential primary. The poll surveyed 1,617 registered voters and 46% said they would be less likely to support a candidate who supports amnesty, while only 24% said they would be more likely.
In a breakdown of Republican voters, a whopping 63% said they would be less likely to support a Senate candidate who supports amnesty, while only 13% said they would be more likely to support a candidate who supports amnesty. Among the important swing voters, 48% said they would be less likely to support a candidate who supports amnesty, while a mere 16% said they would be more likely.
The poll also found that a majority of 30-49 year olds would be less likely to support a Senate candidate who supports amnesty. 51% said they would be less likely while only 18% said they would be more likely.
This past January, Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) announced his retirement. Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) has declared his candidacy, and there is a deep GOP field vying for the nominiation.
Quinnipiac polling is one of the leading polling groups in the country. Their polls are featured regularly in the national news, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today, CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC.
For more on the poll, see Quinnipiac.edu.
The question asked was:
If a candidate for United States Senator - supports a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, would you be more likely to vote for a candidate who held this position, less likely, or wouldn't it make a difference?