According to a survey commissioned by StorageUnits.com, more than 50% of voters for Vice President Kamala Harris expressed a desire to move following Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. The survey polled 1,837 Harris voters on Nov. 6 to determine how many were considering relocating and what their top concerns were. Of those surveyed, 44% expressed a desire to move but likely won’t, while 5% said they would definitely move and another 5% said they probably would. Reasons cited for not moving included personal finances, family, and community ties.
The survey also found that of the 10% of Harris voters who were planning to move or seriously considering it, 90% were looking into moving to another country. Top choices for international relocation included Canada, the United Kingdom, and Mexico. For those considering moving to another state within the U.S., California, New York, and Colorado were the top three choices. Concerns over a potential federal abortion ban, increased racial inequality, and the potential overturning of progressive rights were cited as the primary reasons Harris voters were considering relocation.
Gen Z voters were found to have the highest percentage of Harris supporters who said they would definitely or probably move (nearly 20%), compared to Millennials, Gen Xers, and Boomers. Gen Z also had the lowest percentage of participants who said they had no interest in moving, at around 30%. Realtor Jo Ann Bauer noted that some Harris voters may choose to move from a red state to a blue state with friendlier LGBTQ+ and less restrictive abortion laws. Factors influencing potential moves include cost of living, job availability, and housing prices.
Despite Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 election, garnering at least 301 electoral votes over Harris’ 226 and winning by more than 5 million in the popular vote, many Harris voters are still considering moving. Concerns such as a potential federal abortion ban, reduced healthcare access, increased social inequality, lack of gun regulation, and weakening of public education were cited as key reasons for this desire to relocate. While some voters may choose to stay in their current location due to various factors, a significant portion are actively exploring the possibility of moving to another country or state within the U.S.
As Harris voters contemplate their next steps following Trump’s victory, it is clear that many are grappling with uncertainty and a sense of fear about the future. The survey results shed light on the diverse reasons motivating Harris supporters to consider relocating and the potential impact of the election results on their lives. Whether they ultimately decide to move or stay put, the concerns and anxieties expressed by these voters reflect a broader sense of unease and a desire for change in the wake of the 2024 election.
