With Election Day here, polling data on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is under intense scrutiny. The tight race reflects a sharply divided political landscape, with both candidates working to mobilize support in key battleground states. Recent polls provide insights into trends at national and state levels, offering a snapshot of the race as voters head to the polls.
Here’s an overview of the latest polling data and its potential impact on the election outcome.
Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump poll results for November 5
As Election Day arrives on November 5, 2024, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump compete in a tight race, each holding 48.4% in national polls, highlighting the election’s intensity with no clear frontrunner (via The Hill).
Recent polls by AtlasIntel and Research Co. show the race’s narrow margins. AtlasIntel‘s latest poll places Trump slightly ahead at 50% to Harris’ 48.8%, while Research Co. indicates a minor advantage for Harris at 50% to Trump’s 48%. This close spread suggests varying support across polling organizations, with battleground state polls reflecting key trends and shifts.
In Arizona, Trump holds a slim lead with 49.9% over Harris’s 47.3%, based on data from 76 polls, while he leads by a significant 6.5% in Florida, with 51.5% to Harris’s 45%. Harris maintains narrow advantages in states like Michigan, where she leads by 0.4%, and Virginia, where she leads by 5.1%. In Pennsylvania, Trump has a slight edge at 0.8%, while Wisconsin remains virtually tied, with Trump ahead by just 0.3%.
These state polls underscore a polarized landscape, as both campaigns focus efforts in critical swing states. Trump holds an 8.3% lead in Texas, while Harris is performing strongly in Virginia and Michigan, two traditionally Democratic states. In highly competitive states like North Carolina and Georgia, where Trump has minor leads of 1.5% and 1.7%, the election outcome remains uncertain.
Polling places open for Election Day, urging voters to participate in this crucial election. Voters must present a photo ID, with provisional voting options available for those without one. Absentee ballots need to arrive by poll closing to be counted.
Precinct totals will follow the early voting results, with final tallies possibly extending into the evening. The tight race across key states reveals a divided electorate, making turnout pivotal. Close margins in battleground states mean even small shifts in voter sentiment could decide the winner.