Tracking the US Presidential Election: National and Swing State Polls

The race for the White House is heating up as voters in the US prepare to head to the polls on 5 November to elect their next president. What was initially shaping up to be a rematch of the 2020 election took a surprising turn in July when President Joe Biden ended his campaign and threw his support behind Vice-President Kamala Harris.

Now, the big question on everyone’s mind is whether America will see its first woman president or a second term for Donald Trump. As election day approaches, all eyes are on the polls to see how the campaign is shaping up and what impact it may have on the outcome.

Harris has been leading Trump in national polling averages since she entered the race in July, with a slight but consistent edge over her opponent. A televised debate in Pennsylvania on 10 September drew over 67 million viewers and seemed to give Harris a small boost in the polls, while Trump’s numbers dipped slightly in the aftermath.

However, the real battleground lies in the swing states, where the race is much tighter. Polls in key states like Pennsylvania show only a slim margin separating the two candidates, with every percentage point crucial in the quest for the 270 electoral college votes needed to win.

Despite the polls showing a close race, there is still uncertainty about their accuracy, especially after underestimating support for Trump in the past two elections. Pollsters are working to address these issues, but the outcome remains unpredictable as the candidates vie for victory.

As the election draws near, the nation waits with bated breath to see who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes battle for the presidency. Stay tuned for more updates on the US election as the race intensifies.