- Kamala Harris has closed the gap with Donald Trump, making the race for the White House a dead heat.
- Harris leads Trump in four key battleground states, while Trump leads in two.
- Nationwide polls show Harris and Trump neck and neck, with Harris slightly ahead.
Vice President Kamala Harris has surged in the 2024 presidential race, pulling even with former President Donald Trump, according to new polling data. Since Harris became the de facto Democratic nominee following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal, she has erased Trump’s previous lead both nationally and in crucial battleground states.
Recent polls show Harris now ahead in Michigan by 11 points and slightly leading in Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nevada. Trump maintains a lead in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, while the race is tied in Georgia. If these results hold, the winner in Georgia could determine the next president.
Polling from the Democratic super PAC Progress Action Fund shows Harris narrowly leading Trump in Georgia, while Trump holds small leads in Arizona and Pennsylvania. A Reuters/Ipsos nationwide poll also shows Harris edging out Trump by a single percentage point.
The shift in the polls follows Harris consolidating support within the Democratic Party after Biden’s exit due to declining popularity and concerns over his age. As she prepares to be formally named the Democratic nominee, Harris is expected to announce her vice presidential pick soon and will begin a tour of swing states crucial for the November election.
In a recent campaign event, Harris highlighted the momentum she feels is building and challenged Trump to a debate, urging him to face her directly rather than avoid the confrontation.