With less than two months before Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are nearly tied in a major national survey. A new poll from The New York Times and Siena College places Trump at 48 percent and Harris at 47 percent among likely voters, well within the poll’s margin of error.
Key Takeaways from the Poll:
- The tight race reflects no significant post-convention boost for Harris, despite her recent nomination.
- The poll suggests 28 percent of likely voters feel they need to learn more about Harris, compared to just 9 percent for Trump, indicating Harris may still have opportunities to sway undecided voters.
- 47 percent of likely voters view Harris as too liberal, while 32 percent see Trump as too conservative.
Importance of the Upcoming Debate
The poll comes ahead of the highly anticipated ABC News debate between Harris and Trump on Tuesday night. The debate could be critical for Harris, especially as 28 percent of voters indicated they need to learn more about her, compared to Trump, who is already widely known. This face-off could shape the final weeks of the campaign, as it is currently the only debate scheduled between the two candidates.
Polling Impact on the Campaign
Though this marks the first time Trump has held a nominal lead in recent weeks, Harris maintains a slight edge in The New York Times’ polling averages, 49 percent to 47 percent. The poll’s margin of error is ±2.8 percentage points, meaning the race remains highly competitive and fluid.
This survey reflects the ongoing tightness of the race as the candidates head into the final stretch before Election Day.
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