DeSantis Supporters Prefer Trump as 2nd Choice in New Hampshire Primary: Poll

The poll results indicate President Trump may get a boost from the Florida governor’s supporters in New Hampshire

(Left) Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the Grappone Convention Center in Concord, N.H., on Jan. 19, 2024. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images); (Right) Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at his caucus night event in West Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 15, 2024. Scott Olson/Getty Images

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ supporters are likely to favor former President Donald Trump as their second choice over former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, according to a recent poll.

A University of New Hampshire/CNN poll released on Jan. 21 shows that among Mr. DeSantis’ supporters in New Hampshire, 62 percent will vote for the 45th president as their second-choice candidate, while 30 percent will choose Ms. Haley.