A recent USA Today/Suffolk University poll indicates that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has a higher favorability rating than Ohio Senator JD Vance among likely voters, with 48% favoring Walz compared to 36% for Vance. The poll, conducted from August 25-28, also found that Walz is viewed as more qualified for the presidency, with 54% supporting this view versus 42% for Vance. Among independent voters, Vance's unfavorable rating was particularly high, with 47% holding a negative view, while only 36% felt the same about Walz. Additionally, Walz garnered stronger support among Black voters and women, with over half of Black respondents viewing him favorably compared to only 15% for Vance. As both candidates prepare for their upcoming debate, the polling highlights Walz's growing recognition and appeal among voters, particularly following the Democratic National Convention. The survey had a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.