A new YouGov poll reveals that a significant number of Americans vote differently from their partners in private. According to the survey, 1 in 8 women and 1 in 10 men say they’ve cast ballots for a different candidate than their significant others believe.
In a year marked by intense political polarization, the poll shows that 40% of women think their partners support Donald Trump, while 38% of these women plan to vote for Kamala Harris. Among men, 46% believe their spouses are voting for Trump, while 40% personally intend to support Harris.
National polling from YouGov shows that Trump holds a lead among men, with 5% more voting for him. Meanwhile, Harris holds a lead among women, with 7% more of them voting for the candidate, highlighting the gender-based divide.
The survey also found that 5% of women have changed their votes to avoid conflict with a partner, underscoring how relationships can influence voting choices.
When it comes to family support, women were more likely to report that almost all of their immediate family members back Harris, while men reported stronger family support for Trump. The data suggests that while partners may discuss politics at home, some opt to keep their final choices private, relying on the secrecy of the voting booth.
