Nearly Half of New Jersey Voters Push Back Against MAGA Movement, New Poll Finds
In a recent statewide research, over half of recent Jersey voters oppose the “Make America Great Again” movement, highlighting political tensions over former President Donald Trump. Party divisions are significant, with independents leaning in opposing directions and demographic characteristics including color, age, wealth, and area affecting how Garden State residents view the controversial term.
The Rutgers-Eagleton poll found 49% of registered voters oppose MAGA. 34 percent went for it, 17 percent were neutral. This shows a sharply divided state with partisanship driving opinion.
Republican support for MAGA exceeds 80%. A minority of parties remained neutral. New Jersey politics is polarized ahead of the 2024 election, as Democrats strongly oppose the idea.
Poll director Ashley Koning says MAGA inspires Republicans despite statewide reactions. Trump supporters are enthusiastic countrywide despite Democratic and independent opposition.
The survey suggests New Jersey groups support the initiative. MAGA received many more white votes than minority votes. Black voters rejected the movement most, followed by Hispanic and Asian. The statistics suggest racial identification still influences political loyalty and opposition.
Seniors backed the movement more than younger ones. Urban kids resisted MAGA more. Residents over $150,000 opposed the movement more than those below. Notably, one-third of lower-income respondents favored MAGA, while 20% were undecided.
Geography is important too. South Jersey and coastal areas, especially the Shore, favored MAGA more than densely populated urban and suburban voters. New Jersey politics and elections have been shaped by this urban-rural divide.
From July 31 to August 11, the Rutgers-Eagleton poll polled 1,650 registered voters with a 3.4 percent margin of error. The poll shows that over half of the state’s voters oppose MAGA, but Republicans remain strong. With the 2024 election nearing, these New Jersey differences highlight the ongoing political tug-of-war that will affect campaigns and discourse.
Sources
Rutgers-Eagleton Poll
New Jersey political survey data
