Florida Exit Poll: President
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Exit polls are surveys conducted on Election Day at polling places across the country. People are asked who they voted for and what issues mattered most to them.
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Are you:
| 5,890 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Male 45% responded | 45% | 54% |
Female 55% responded | 51% | 48% |
Are you:
| 5,824 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
White 62% responded | 37% | 62% |
Black 14% responded | 89% | 10% |
Hispanic/Latino 19% responded | 53% | 46% |
Asian 1% responded | 0% | 0% |
Other 3% responded | 55% | 44% |
Are you:
| 5,824 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
White 62% responded | 37% | 62% |
Non-White 38% responded | 67% | 32% |
Sex by race
| 5,810 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
White men 28% responded | 34% | 65% |
White women 35% responded | 40% | 60% |
Black men 6% responded | 85% | 13% |
Black women 9% responded | 91% | 7% |
Latino men 10% responded | 52% | 46% |
Latino women 10% responded | 53% | 45% |
All other races 4% responded | 56% | 43% |
Are you of Cuban descent?
| 5,812 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Yes 6% responded | 42% | 56% |
No 94% responded | 49% | 50% |
Are you of Puerto Rican descent?
| 5,812 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Yes 5% responded | 69% | 31% |
No 95% responded | 47% | 52% |
In which age group are you?
| 5,872 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
18-29 14% responded | 60% | 38% |
30-44 20% responded | 48% | 50% |
45-64 34% responded | 45% | 54% |
65 or over 32% responded | 45% | 55% |
To which age group do you belong?
| 5,872 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
18-44 34% responded | 53% | 45% |
45+ 66% responded | 45% | 54% |
In which age group are you?
| 5,872 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
18-24 7% responded | 57% | 42% |
25-29 6% responded | 64% | 35% |
30-39 13% responded | 48% | 50% |
40-49 13% responded | 48% | 51% |
50-64 28% responded | 45% | 54% |
65 or over 32% responded | 45% | 55% |
Which best describes your education? You have:
| 5,849 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Never attended college 19% responded | 44% | 56% |
Attended college but received no degree 25% responded | 50% | 49% |
Associate's degree (AA or AS) 20% responded | 45% | 53% |
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) 22% responded | 49% | 50% |
An advanced degree after a bachelor's degree (such as JD, MA, MBA, MD, PhD) 14% responded | 53% | 45% |
What was the last grade of school you completed?
| 5,849 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
College graduate 36% responded | 51% | 48% |
No college degree 64% responded | 47% | 53% |
Education by race
| 5,772 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
White college graduates 24% responded | 43% | 57% |
White non-college graduates 39% responded | 34% | 66% |
Non White college graduates 12% responded | 66% | 31% |
Non White non-college graduates 25% responded | 67% | 32% |
Education by White by Sex
| 5,763 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
White women college graduates 12% responded | 47% | 52% |
White women non-college graduates 22% responded | 36% | 64% |
White men college graduates 12% responded | 38% | 61% |
White men non-college graduates 16% responded | 31% | 68% |
Non-whites 38% responded | 67% | 32% |
No matter how you voted today, do you usually think of yourself as a:
| 5,708 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Democrat 30% responded | 94% | 5% |
Republican 38% responded | 7% | 93% |
Independent or something else 32% responded | 54% | 43% |
On most political matters, do you consider yourself:
| 5,590 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Liberal 19% responded | 83% | 16% |
Moderate 42% responded | 59% | 40% |
Conservative 39% responded | 16% | 83% |
Do you have any children under 18 living in your home?
| 2,628 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Yes 24% responded | 51% | 48% |
No 76% responded | 47% | 52% |
Parents
| 2,622 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Men with children 10% responded | 48% | 51% |
Women with children 14% responded | 52% | 46% |
Men without children 35% responded | 43% | 56% |
Women without children 41% responded | 50% | 49% |
Religion, combined Protestant and other Christian
| 4,886 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Protestant or other Christian 42% responded | 41% | 58% |
Catholic 27% responded | 41% | 59% |
Jewish 4% responded | 62% | 38% |
Something else 7% responded | 58% | 40% |
None 20% responded | 67% | 31% |
Religion, combined Protestant and Other Christian, among Whites.
| 5,034 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Protestant/Other Christian 27% responded | 26% | 74% |
Catholic 15% responded | 34% | 65% |
Jewish 4% responded | 64% | 36% |
Something else 3% responded | 40% | 59% |
None 11% responded | 59% | 39% |
Is this the first year you have ever voted?
| 2,657 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Yes 10% responded | 52% | 47% |
No 90% responded | 48% | 51% |
Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender?
| 2,539 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Yes 6% responded | 83% | 15% |
No 94% responded | 46% | 53% |
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the presidential election?
| 2,688 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
In the last few days 2% responded | 0% | 0% |
In the last week 2% responded | 0% | 0% |
In October 10% responded | 53% | 45% |
In September 8% responded | 50% | 48% |
Before that 76% responded | 48% | 51% |
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the presidential election?
| 2,688 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
In the last month 14% responded | 52% | 45% |
Before that 83% responded | 48% | 51% |
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the presidential election?
| 2,688 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
In the last week 4% responded | 50% | 45% |
Before that 93% responded | 49% | 50% |
Which ONE of these five issues mattered most in deciding how you voted for president? (CHECK ONLY ONE)
| 2,674 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Racial inequality 13% responded | 86% | 12% |
The coronavirus pandemic 18% responded | 88% | 10% |
The economy 38% responded | 13% | 87% |
Crime and safety 10% responded | 12% | 88% |
Health care policy 13% responded | 83% | 16% |
Which ONE of these four candidate qualities mattered most in deciding how you voted for president? (CHECK ONLY ONE)
| 2,674 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Can unite the country 18% responded | 75% | 24% |
Is a strong leader 36% responded | 16% | 84% |
Cares about people like me 19% responded | 65% | 34% |
Has good judgment 22% responded | 62% | 36% |
Who would better handle the economy?
| 2,645 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Joe Biden 45% responded | 98% | 1% |
Donald Trump 52% responded | 4% | 96% |
Who would better handle the coronavirus pandemic?
| 2,645 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Joe Biden 50% responded | 93% | 5% |
Donald Trump 45% responded | 1% | 98% |
Which is more important?
| 2,689 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Containing the coronavirus now, even if it hurts the economy 49% responded | 82% | 17% |
Rebuilding the economy now, even if it hurts efforts to contain the coronavirus 44% responded | 15% | 84% |
Do you think U.S. efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic are going:
| 2,632 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Very well 20% responded | 9% | 91% |
Somewhat well 31% responded | 14% | 85% |
Somewhat badly 14% responded | 75% | 23% |
Very badly 32% responded | 95% | 3% |
Do you think U.S. efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic are going:
| 2,632 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Very well or somewhat well 52% responded | 12% | 88% |
Very badly or somewhat badly 46% responded | 89% | 9% |
Is racism in the U.S.:
| 2,632 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
The most important problem 16% responded | 82% | 15% |
One of many important problems 52% responded | 56% | 43% |
A minor problem 18% responded | 16% | 84% |
Not a problem at all 11% responded | 10% | 90% |
Is racism in the U.S.:
| 2,632 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Most important problem or one of many important problems 69% responded | 62% | 36% |
A minor problem or not a problem at all 29% responded | 14% | 86% |
Do you think climate change, also known as global warming, is a serious problem?
| 2,688 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Yes 67% responded | 68% | 31% |
No 30% responded | 9% | 90% |
How confident are you that votes in your state will be counted accurately?
| 2,650 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Very confident 49% responded | 50% | 49% |
Somewhat confident 38% responded | 46% | 53% |
Not very confident 10% responded | 42% | 57% |
Not at all confident 2% responded | 0% | 0% |
How confident are you that votes in your state will be counted accurately?
| 2,650 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Very/Somewhat confident 86% responded | 48% | 51% |
Not very/Not at all confident 12% responded | 44% | 54% |
Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is:
| 2,645 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Excellent 14% responded | 10% | 90% |
Good 38% responded | 20% | 79% |
Not so good 28% responded | 75% | 24% |
Poor 18% responded | 94% | 5% |
Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is:
| 2,645 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Excellent or good 52% responded | 18% | 82% |
Not so good or poor 46% responded | 82% | 16% |
Compared to four years ago, is your family's financial situation:
| 2,688 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Better today 44% responded | 18% | 81% |
Worse today 19% responded | 84% | 15% |
About the same 36% responded | 67% | 32% |
How do you feel about the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president?
| 2,632 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Strongly approve 38% responded | 3% | 97% |
Somewhat approve 14% responded | 15% | 83% |
Somewhat disapprove 7% responded | 69% | 28% |
Strongly disapprove 40% responded | 98% | 1% |
How do you feel about the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president?
| 2,632 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Approve 52% responded | 6% | 93% |
Disapprove 47% responded | 94% | 5% |
Is your opinion of Joe Biden:
| 2,674 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Favorable 48% responded | 94% | 5% |
Unfavorable 49% responded | 4% | 94% |
Is your opinion of Donald Trump:
| 2,674 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Favorable 49% responded | 4% | 96% |
Unfavorable 49% responded | 93% | 5% |
Do you have a favorable opinion of ...
| 2,674 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Both 3% responded | 39% | 61% |
Only Biden 45% responded | 98% | 1% |
Only Trump 46% responded | 1% | 99% |
Neither 4% responded | 39% | 48% |
Was your vote for president mainly:
| 2,663 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
For your candidate 68% responded | 39% | 60% |
Against his opponent 25% responded | 70% | 29% |
Do you think Joe Biden has the temperament to serve effectively as president?
| 2,668 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Yes 50% responded | 93% | 5% |
No 48% responded | 4% | 95% |
Do you think Donald Trump has the temperament to serve effectively as president?
| 2,668 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Yes 48% responded | 4% | 96% |
No 50% responded | 92% | 7% |
Do you think the presidential candidates have the temperament to serve effectively as president?
| 2,668 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Both 3% responded | 36% | 63% |
Only Biden 47% responded | 97% | 2% |
Only Trump 45% responded | 2% | 98% |
Neither 4% responded | 30% | 63% |
If Joe Biden is elected president, would you feel:
| 2,645 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Excited 23% responded | 98% | 2% |
Optimistic 26% responded | 91% | 7% |
Concerned 20% responded | 4% | 95% |
Scared 29% responded | 1% | 99% |
If Joe Biden is elected president, would you feel:
| 2,645 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Excited or optimistic 49% responded | 94% | 5% |
Concerned or scared 49% responded | 2% | 97% |
If Donald Trump is re-elected president, would you feel:
| 2,645 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Excited 30% responded | 3% | 97% |
Optimistic 21% responded | 5% | 94% |
Concerned 16% responded | 87% | 12% |
Scared 32% responded | 97% | 1% |
If Donald Trump is re-elected president, would you feel:
| 2,645 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Excited or optimistic 50% responded | 4% | 96% |
Concerned or scared 47% responded | 94% | 5% |
In the 2016 election for president, did you vote for:
| 2,689 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
Hillary Clinton (Dem) 38% responded | 93% | 6% |
Donald Trump (Rep) 44% responded | 7% | 92% |
Other 5% responded | 66% | 25% |
Did not vote 13% responded | 54% | 45% |
Geo Stratum Code
| 5,906 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
North/Panhandle 18% responded | 41% | 58% |
Orlando/Cent Atl 19% responded | 51% | 48% |
Tampa Bay Area 16% responded | 48% | 51% |
Gulf Cst/Mid FL 20% responded | 39% | 60% |
Miami/Gold Coast 27% responded | 58% | 41% |
Population of area, three categories
| 5,902 Respondents | Voted (D) | Voted (R) |
|---|---|---|
City over 50,000 41% responded | 55% | 44% |
Suburbs 50% responded | 44% | 55% |
Small city and Rural 9% responded | 38% | 61% |