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Harris vs. Trump polls today: Tight race in battleground states with Trump narrowly ahead in most

A supporter listens as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Williams Arena at Mignes Coliseum, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

With just two weeks remaining before the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are locked in a close battle according to recent polling. Nationally, Harris holds a slight edge, but Trump is leading in several critical swing states that could determine the outcome of the election.

National and Battleground Polls: What’s the Latest?

Harris continues to maintain a small lead in national polls, with an average of 13 recent polls showing her at 49.2% compared to Trump’s 47.7%, according to 270toWin. However, the race in swing states is even tighter, with polls showing Trump slightly ahead in several key battlegrounds.

Campaigning Heats Up in Swing States

Both candidates have intensified their campaign efforts, targeting undecided voters in the states that will be decisive. On Monday, Trump made three campaign stops in North Carolina, including a visit to assess storm damage in Asheville. Meanwhile, Harris focused her efforts on suburban voters in the Midwest, appearing alongside Republican Liz Cheney to appeal to a broader voter base.

Polls in Key Swing States

Arizona: Trump leads by 1.7% in an average of six polls, as of Oct. 21.
Georgia: Trump holds his strongest lead here, polling at 48.9% compared to Harris’ 47%.
Michigan: Trump leads by a slim 0.4% in an average of nine polls, with the latest as of Oct. 21.
Nevada: Harris has a narrow 0.8% lead over Trump in Nevada, based on five polls.
North Carolina: Trump is ahead with 48.1% compared to Harris’ 47.6%, in an average of seven polls.
Pennsylvania: Trump has a 47.3% to 47% lead over Harris, according to an average of six polls.
Wisconsin: Harris leads by a narrow margin of 0.5%, based on six polls in the state.

Final Push: What’s at Stake?

As Election Day approaches, both Trump and Harris are focusing their efforts on swaying undecided voters in these battleground states. The race remains incredibly close, with all polls within the margin of error, making voter turnout in these critical states even more essential to the final result.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.