Poll: Sanders jumps 7 percentage points among college students

Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersFormer Sanders spokesperson: Warnock win shows 'progressive messaging' can pressure moderate Democrats Schumer says K checks will be top priority of Democratic-controlled Senate With Georgia blue, moderates will rule MORE (I-Vt.) jumped 7 percentage points in college student support, according to a poll released Thursday.

The College Reaction-Axios poll asked college students who their favored 2020 presidential candidates are and saw Sanders receive the support of 22.5 percent of respondents, 7 percentage points higher than in September’s poll. Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWashington state neighbors underscore internal Democratic tensions David Sirota: Democrats gave away leverage in forcing vote on ,000 checks 2020: A year in photos MORE (D-Mass.) slipped 3.6 percentage points from her former top spot to 15.9 percent support, placing her in third behind President TrumpDonald TrumpTrump acknowledges end of presidency after Congress certifies Biden win Congress affirms Biden win after rioters terrorize Capitol Third House lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19 this week MORE.

Warren’s drop reflects national poll trends, which followed her explanation of how to pay for "Medicare for All."

Trump received the second highest support at 17.3 percent, but the poll noted that Democratic student votes are more divided because of the number of candidates. 

In September’s poll, Warren had overtaken former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenTrump acknowledges end of presidency after Congress certifies Biden win Congress affirms Biden win after rioters terrorize Capitol Here's how newspaper front pages across the world looked after mobs stormed the Capitol MORE’s lead from July with the support of almost 20 percent of students, compared to Biden's 13.1 percent. Biden earned 12.3 percent backing in this poll. 

Behind them, entrepreneur Andrew YangAndrew YangYang files to open campaign account for NYC mayor Poll finds Andrew Yang favored for New York City mayor Rep. Max Rose exploring New York City mayoral bid MORE slipped to 9.3 percent support and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegButtigieg is blazing trails for LGBTQ equality 2020: A year in photos 7 surprise moments from a tumultuous year in politics MORE rose to 8.2 percent. Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala HarrisCongress affirms Biden win after rioters terrorize Capitol Here's how newspaper front pages across the world looked after mobs stormed the Capitol On The Money: Dow closes at new record despite Capitol riot | Schumer says K checks will be top priority of Democratic-controlled Senate MORE (D-Calif.), who dropped out of the race Tuesday, measured at 2.8 percent. 

Buttigieg had the second highest rise out of any other candidate, which also followed national trends.

Former New York City Mayor Michael BloombergMichael Bloomberg7 surprise moments from a tumultuous year in politics NFL, politics dominate 2020 ratings On The Trail: The political losers of 2020 MORE, Rep. Tulsi GabbardTulsi GabbardTulsi Gabbard blasts new House rules on gender neutral language as 'height of hypocrisy' A vaccine, a Burrito and more: 7 lighter, memorable moments from 2020 Growing number of House Republicans warm to proxy voting MORE (D-Hawaii) and Sen. Cory BookerCory BookerWarren and other senators seek investigation into Trump administration resuming federal executions Cory Booker says he has no plans to propose to Rosario Dawson this Christmas College Athlete Bill of Rights would require revenue sharing, cover medical expenses MORE (D-N.J.) all sat at 2.6 percent support or less.

The College Reaction-Axios poll surveyed 1,026 college students between Dec. 2 and 4. It has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.