In a recent blow to the Republican vice presidential nominee, JD Vance, a new poll conducted by YouGov among 1,567 adult citizens revealed concerns among voters regarding his potential impact on former President Donald Trump's election chances.

According to the survey, a significant portion of respondents, almost a third, expressed the belief that Vance could harm Trump's campaign. Only 24 percent believed that the Ohio senator would positively influence Trump's chances, while 34 percent thought his selection would make no difference. Additionally, 13 percent of respondents were unsure about Vance's potential impact.

In comparison, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, received a more favorable reception. Only 16 percent of registered voters believed that Walz would have a negative impact on Harris' campaign, while 42 percent thought he would help her chances. The remaining respondents were either unsure or believed his selection would have no significant effect.

The poll also examined opinions on whether Walz and Vance were suitable choices as running mates for their respective presidential hopefuls. Approximately 47 percent of those surveyed considered Walz to be a good choice, while 41 percent held the same view about Vance. On the other hand, 34 percent of registered voters regarded Walz as a "very or somewhat" bad choice, with 42 percent expressing similar concerns about Vance.

This is not the first time Vance has faced disappointing poll results in comparison to Walz. Another YouGov survey conducted on August 8 revealed a three-point drop in Vance's approval rating since two July polls. Similarly, a Marist Poll for NPR and PBS conducted from August 1 to August 4 showed Vance's net favorability decreasing by five points since July.

However, exclusive polling conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies for Newsweek indicated that two-thirds of Republican voters still backed Vance. The senator is scheduled to debate his Democratic counterpart on October 1, on CBS News. While Walz has already confirmed his attendance with a message to Vance, the Ohio senator has yet to explicitly confirm his participation.

If elected alongside Trump in November, Vance would be one of the least politically experienced vice presidents in U.S. history. Joel Goldstein, a vice presidential expert and scholar, highlighted Vance's limited government experience compared to previous VP nominees, stating that he has less experience than any nominee since Frank Knox in 1936.

Newsweek has reached out to Vance and the Trump campaign for comment on the poll results.