According to a new poll by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, voters' views of Harris have improved slightly since July, when President Joe Biden just dropped out of the race. The Democratic presidential nominee is now viewed more favorably than unfavorably. Former President Donald Trump's approval ratings have remained steady, although the poll was conducted before a Republican candidate was assassinated on a golf course in Florida on Sunday (September 15th).

Currently, about half of registered voters view Harris favorably, while 37% view Trump favorably. Both candidates' current approval ratings are similar to those in August. The August 2024 poll found that 48% of the public viewed Harris favorably and 41% viewed Trump favorably. The latest poll found that 88% of Democratic voters view Harris favorably, while 77% of Republican voters view Trump favorably.