As the 2024 presidential election nears, recent polling data for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, released on September 24, has garnered significant attention. The close contest between the candidates reflects a deeply divided political climate. These latest polls offer valuable insights into national and state-level voter preferences as the race intensifies.
Below is a concise overview of the current polling trends and what they might mean for the upcoming election.
Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump Poll Results for September 24
Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by 3.6% nationally, with 50.3% to Trump’s 46.7%, according to 204 polls (via The Hill).
However, the race varies significantly in key battleground states, where Trump holds slight leads in some, while Harris maintains a margin in others. In Arizona, Trump holds a narrow 0.7% lead based on 29 polls, with the latest from The New York Times/Siena College (Sep 18-22) showing Trump at 49.0% and Harris at 45.0%. Emerson College (Sep 16-19) has Trump at 49.8% and Harris at 48.7%, while The Trafalgar Group (Sep 12-13) reports a 2-point Trump lead.
In Pennsylvania, Harris leads by 1.2% based on 48 polls. The most recent Emerson College poll (Sep 16-19) reports Harris at 49.6% and Trump at 49.3%. Another survey from MassINC/Spotlight PA (Sep 13-19) gives Harris a 5-point edge, with her polling at 52.0% to Trump’s 47.0%. Marist College Poll (Sep 13-18) presents a narrower margin, showing Harris at 49.0% and Trump at 48.0%.
Georgia polls show Trump with a slight 0.7% lead across 28 surveys. Siena College’s latest poll (Sep 18-22) puts Trump at 48.0% and Harris at 44.0%, giving him a 4-point lead. However, an American Greatness/TIPP poll (Sep 17-19) shows Harris leading by 2 points (47.5% vs. 45.4%), while Emerson College (Sep 16-19) has Trump ahead by 2 points (50.3% vs. 48.2%).
In Wisconsin, Harris leads by 2.2% based on 37 polls. Emerson College’s recent poll (Sep 16-19) reports Trump leading Harris by 2 points (50.3% vs. 48.7%). However, MassINC/Wisconsin Watch (Sep 13-19) places Harris ahead by 7 points (53.0% vs. 46.0%). Marist College (Sep 13-18) also shows Harris with a 3-point advantage (50.0% vs. 47.0%). In New Hampshire, Harris leads by 4.9%. University of New Hampshire (Aug 16-20) shows her ahead 52.0% to 47.0%, while Emerson College (Jul 27-29) reports 52.4% to 47.6%.
As election day approaches, polling will clarify candidates’ standings in key battlegrounds.