WASHINGTON: With just two months remaining in the US presidential election, recent polls reveal a tight race between Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris.
According to a survey conducted by The New York Times and Siena College, Trump holds a slight edge over Harris, garnering 48 percent of the vote compared to Harris’s 47 percent. However, a broader analysis of nationwide polling averages shows Harris with a narrow lead, receiving 49 percent support compared to Trump’s 47 percent.
The poll results reflect a tight contest as both candidates prepare for their first major televised debate scheduled for September 10 at ABC News studios in New York. This debate is expected to be a key moment in the election cycle, offering both Trump and Harris a critical opportunity to sway undecided voters and consolidate their support.
Despite the tight race, nearly 30 percent of respondents reported being unfamiliar with Harris’s political positions. This lack of awareness could impact Harris’s ability to effectively communicate her platform and connect with voters in the remaining weeks of the campaign.
Meanwhile, a majority of voters indicated they have a clear understanding of Trump’s political views, which could provide the former president with a strategic advantage as he capitalizes on his established public profile and campaign messaging.
Both Trump and Harris are expected to intensify their campaign efforts, focusing particularly on key battleground states and engaging with undecided voters who could ultimately determine the outcome of the race.
