Walz vs. Vance: New poll reveals which vice presidential nominee is favored among voters

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Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz currently has a higher favorability rating than Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, among voters, according to a new 2024 survey on the vice presidential candidates.

A new Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos survey found that Walz is favored by 39% of Americans, compared to Vance's 32%, while 30% have an unfavorable opinion of Walz. 

However, Americans may still be forming an opinion of Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, as 31% of respondents did not answer the question.

Additionally, 44% of Americans said they disapprove of Walz as Harris' running mate.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally with Vice President Kamala Harris at the Liacouras Center at Temple University in Philadelphia on Aug. 6. (Andrew Harnik)

Asked about their opinion of Vance, 32% of respondents have a favorable view of the Ohio senator, while 42% have an unfavorable opinion of Trump's running mate. 

About 26% of respondents did not answer the question, 5 percentage points less than those giving an opinion of Walz.

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, left, and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. (Getty Images)

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Among rural voters, Vance is up 13 percentage points over Walz. 

The Ohio senator also holds a significant lead, net positive 37 points, among White evangelical Protestants.

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks during a campaign rally at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia on Aug. 6. (Ryan Collerd/AFP)

Walz remains ahead by 16 points among people under 40 years old and is seen more positively among both men and women, according to the survey.

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The poll was conducted Aug. 9-13 with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.

The two dueling candidates are expected to go head-to-head in the first vice presidential debate on CBS News on Oct. 1.