Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump released his shortlist of vice presidential candidates, each with varying levels of influence within the political realm. With millennial voting habit a critical factor for November, YouGov’s new poll reveals where the vice presidential candidates rank among millennial voters.
According to the poll, the vice presidential candidates are not a critical factor that sways voters. Only 28 percent of those polled thought the choice held much importance. Not even half of young voters under 30 find the vice presidential selection to be an important factor in determining the next president.
The poll was conducted July 2-4 with 1,300 respondents.
Of the general population that participated in the poll, here is where a few of Trump’s potential vice president’s rank among individuals under 30:
Senator Bob Corker, who announced Wednesday he would decline the opportunity, was “very favorable” among 9 percent of under-30 voters, “somewhat unfavorable” for 10 percent of them, and 66 percent “does not know” of the senator.
Governor Chris Christie was ranked as “very favorable” by 9 percent of under-30 voters, “somewhat unfavorable” by 21 percent, and 24 percent “does not know” of him.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, who has publicly criticized Trump in the past, ranked “very favorable” for 7 percent of under-30 voters, was seen as “somewhat unfavorable” by 21 percent, and 42 percent “does not know” of him.
Though several of Trump’s potential choices hold carry influence in Washington, the poll results reflect the public’s apathy toward them.
“Favorability ratings are given for a number of different potential vice presidential candidates, but the majority of Americans have no opinion on all but Chris Christie and Newt Gingrich, both of whom are viewed negatively on balance,” YouGov observed.
