In a new survey conducted by the GOP firm Remington Research Group, Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly leading former President Donald Trump by 8 points in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. The poll, which encompassed the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area, revealed that Harris secured 50 percent support compared to Trump's 42 percent. Notably, this lead falls outside the poll's margin of error, indicating a significant advantage for the vice president.

The survey also shed light on the favorability ratings of both candidates among respondents. Harris, who took President Biden's place as the Democratic nominee in late July, garnered a favorability rating of 50 percent, with 46 percent finding her unfavorable. On the other hand, Trump received a favorability rating of 42 percent, with 53 percent viewing him unfavorably.

When it comes to voter trust in economic matters, respondents in the district represented by Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) slightly favored Harris. 47 percent of likely voters expressed that they trusted the vice president more on the economy, while Trump received 46 percent support. However, on the pressing issues of inflation and immigration, Trump held an advantage over Harris. Approximately 46 percent of likely voters believed Trump would be better equipped to tackle inflation, while 45 percent put their trust in Harris. Regarding immigration, Trump received 46 percent support compared to Harris' 44 percent.

The results of the survey are noteworthy as Nebraska allocates its five Electoral College votes differently. Two of the votes are assigned statewide, while the remaining three are awarded to the winner of the popular vote in the state's three congressional districts. It is worth mentioning that the former president attempted to change Nebraska to a "winner-take-all" system but did not succeed in April.

The Remington Research Group conducted the survey from August 14th to 17th, interviewing 656 likely voters. With a margin of error of 3.8 percentage points, these findings provide valuable insights into the preferences and opinions of voters in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. As November approaches, it remains to be seen how these numbers may impact the overall political landscape in the state.