In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping victory, a new poll indicates that about half of Kamala Harris’ supporters are now dreaming of leaving the United States. The survey, conducted by StorageUnits.com, found that over 50 percent of Harris voters are considering relocating due to fears and anxieties triggered by Trump’s return to the White House.
The poll, conducted on November 6 with 1,800 Harris supporters, highlights the level of discontent following the election. It revealed that 44 percent of respondents want to move but admit they probably won’t, while 5 percent are planning to leave and another 5 percent are seriously considering it.
Among those inclined to leave, an overwhelming 90 percent expressed a desire to move abroad, with the U.K., Canada, and Mexico topping their lists. Others who would stay within the U.S. voiced plans to settle in left-leaning states like California and New York, where they feel they could find more ideologically aligned communities.
“Some Harris voters who are feeling fear and anxiety after the election results may decide to shift from a red state to a blue one with friendlier LGBTQ+ policies or more liberal abortion laws,” commented Realtor Jo Ann Bauer in her interview with StorageUnits.com. Bauer added that, for many, the idea of moving remains more of an emotional reaction than a realistic plan, with factors like cost of living and housing availability weighing heavily on their decisions.
Real estate experts suggest that the deepening political polarization in America is making relocation a consideration for many politically active Americans. Realtor.com’s senior economic research analyst, Hannah Jones, noted, “People want to feel a sense of alignment with their communities, particularly in politically charged times. We’ve seen that homeowners are paying close attention to both local and national political outcomes.”
James Heartquist, an expert on real estate trends, echoed this sentiment: “The division in the U.S. has become increasingly stark in recent years. Political polarization is not only a voting phenomenon—it’s shaping the way people view their communities, their neighbors, and even their own sense of belonging.”
It’s worth noting that reports of people contemplating moving abroad spiked right after the election. According to the American Tribune, Google searches for “how to move to Canada” surged by 400 percent, with residents of blue states like Vermont, Oregon, and New Hampshire leading the trend. Minnesota, the home state of Democratic Governor Tim Walz, ranked fifth among states driving the search interest. The reaction mirrors the widespread liberal outcry in 2016 when many prominent figures and celebrities declared they’d leave the country if Trump won. As we know, most of them stayed put.
While the poll may reflect genuine frustrations among Harris supporters, history suggests that such threats of mass relocation are often more performative than practical. Despite the alarmism, the post-election wave of “I’m moving to Canada” cries in 2016 never really materialized, and it remains to be seen whether Trump’s 2024 win will yield anything different.
In the end, these results reveal the extent of liberal dismay but serve as a reminder of America’s enduring resilience. For many Americans, Trump’s return signals a hopeful shift, a chance to restore conservative values and a stronger national identity. Time will tell if these threats to flee are just another round of rhetoric, or if the current climate will prompt some to pack up and seek a new home abroad.
See former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen reverse his earlier promise to leave the country below:
