White House race remains a toss-up as Harris struggles to reverse recent polling slide against Trump

An updated CNN Poll of Polls average, released Wednesday morning, reveals no clear front-runner in the race for the White House. According to the average, 50% of likely voters are backing Vice President Kamala Harris, while 48% support former President Donald Trump, highlighting the tight contest.

Harris Maintains a Narrow Lead

One of the key polls included in the average, the YouGov/Times of London/SAY24 survey, shows Harris leading Trump 48% to 45%, though this is within the margin of error. The close race continues to reflect the polarized nature of the electorate heading into the final stretch of the campaign.

Monmouth Poll Suggests No Clear Breakthrough

A new Monmouth University poll, although not included in the overall average, indicates that 48% of registered voters would either “definitely” or “probably” vote for Harris, while 45% lean toward Trump. According to Monmouth’s polling director, Patrick Murray, “The bottom line is this race is a toss-up and has been since August,” emphasizing that even small shifts in voter sentiment could alter the outcome.

Harris’ Lead Shrinks in Latest Polls

Harris’ slight edge in national polling averages has narrowed to just 0.7 percentage points, as a new Forbes/Harris poll shows Trump with a 2-point lead. Earlier in the day, Harris led by 0.9 percentage points, still a significant drop from her 2.2-point advantage at the beginning of the month. The race remains highly competitive as both candidates vie for every possible vote.