New Daily Kos/Civiqs Iowa poll: GOP Sen. Joni Ernst trails in reelection bid, Biden and Trump even

Theresa Greenfield

Today, Daily Kos announced findings from a statewide survey of Iowa commissioned through Civiqs. The poll of 865 registered voters was conducted online from June 6-8 and reveals Democrat Theresa Greenfield defeating incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst 48%-45%. Joe Biden and Donald Trump are tied in the race for president 46%-46%.

“This Daily Kos/Civiqs poll brings exciting news for Iowa Democrats,” said Carolyn Fiddler, communications director for Daily Kos. “Voters in the Hawkeye State appear to be souring on Republican candidates, saddling Ernst with a 52% unfavorable rating and going from Trump 51%-42% in 2016 to parity with Biden in this poll—a nine-point swing. This poll indicates that Iowa is a top-tier presidential and U.S. Senate battleground this fall.”

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Civiqs is an award-winning survey research firm that conducts scientific public opinion polls on the Internet through its nationally representative online survey panel. Founded in 2013, Civiqs specializes in political and public policy polling. Results from Civiqs’ daily tracking polls can be found online at civiqs.com.