Michigan poll: Trump's edge takes notable leap in battleground state

A new poll of likely Michigan voters shows former President Donald Trump has taken a notable 7 -percentage-point lead over incumbent President Joe Biden in the state.

The poll shows Trump , who held a rally in Grand Rapids on Saturday evening , leading Biden 49%-42% in a head-to-head matchup.

In a five -way race, Trump led with 43% to 36% for Biden , 8% for independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , and 2% each for Green Party candidate Jill Stein .

9% said they would not vote for president, pick someone else or were undecided.

Poll shows more voters taking a better view of Trump than Biden .

Poll: Fears of Biden continuing as president more than they did Trump returning.

Poll also shows that in at least one potential down ballot race, Democrats are outperforming Biden in Michigan 's Senate race.

Pollster: 55% of voters disapprove of the Biden administration's push to have automakers produce more electric vehicles.

The key bloc of self-described independents split 33% for Trump , 27% for Biden and 22% for a third -party candidate.

Voters with some college or post-high school education favored Trump over Biden 44%-31% . Voters with college degrees supported Biden 43% to 38% .