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Trump vs Harris: US presidential contender takes lead in three critical swing states where voters say…

Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris 45 percent to 49 percent in Georgia, a state where he lost by less than 12,000 votes in the 2020 election against Joe Biden.

Published on: Sep 24, 2024, 01:50:12 IST
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Trump vs Harris: As the presidential race nears its final day of voting, new polling indicates that Donald Trump is ahead of his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in three crucial swing states where both candidates have been actively campaigning.

Trump vs Harris: US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is ahead of Donald Trump among Hispanic voters in the state, but by only eight points, with another ten percent in doubt. (AFP)
Trump vs Harris: US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is ahead of Donald Trump among Hispanic voters in the state, but by only eight points, with another ten percent in doubt. (AFP)

The former president holds a good lead in the Sun Belt, where he leads the vice president by a wide margin in Arizona and is leading among likely voters in Georgia and North Carolina, according to a poll by the New York Times and Siena College.

Respondents expressed concern that a Harris government would not enhance their lives as much as Trump's did during his tenure as president.

Trump leads Harris by five points, 50% to 45%, in Arizona, a state where the Republican presidential nominee lost to President Joe Biden by over 10,000 votes in 2020.

Trump leads Harris 45 percent to 49 percent in Georgia, another state where he lost by fewer than 12,000 votes in the 2020 election.

The race in North Carolina, which Trump won by just 75,000 votes in 2020, is very tight. The former president is leading Harris in the polls, 49 percent to 47 percent.

The White House contest and the path to 270 electoral votes traverses squarely via Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina.

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Harris leads Trump among Hispanic voters

The economy was the most important topic identified by the poll among likely voters in Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina. It was the leading topic in all three battleground states. 55 percent of respondents believed Trump would handle it better, while 42 percent felt Harris would.

Abortion and immigration tied for the second most significant topic in the three states' elections.

According to a survey released on Monday, Trump leads by a double digit margin among men in Arizona, as well as among older voters. Harris has a substantially smaller lead among women but substantial support among younger and more educated probable voters.

Harris is additionally ahead of Trump among Hispanic voters in the state, but by only eight points, with another ten percent in doubt.

The vice president will be visiting Arizona to campaign on Friday, with the outcome of the state's election predicted to be tight.

  • Shweta Kukreti
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    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More