A recent Quinnipiac poll shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris by 7 points in Georgia, while Harris holds a slight edge in North Carolina. Both states are critical in determining the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, with early in-person voting already underway.
Trump Leads Harris in Key Georgia Poll
According to a Quinnipiac poll released on Wednesday, Donald Trump is leading Kamala Harris by 7 percentage points in Georgia. The poll, conducted between October 10 and 14, indicates that Trump has the support of 52 percent of likely voters in Georgia, while Harris is backed by 45 percent. Georgia, a battleground state, is crucial for both candidates in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
North Carolina Shows a Tight Race
In contrast to Georgia, Harris holds a narrow lead over Trump in North Carolina. The same Quinnipiac poll found that Harris has the support of 49 percent of likely voters in the state, compared to Trump’s 47 percent. This result falls within the margin of error, signaling a highly competitive race in North Carolina. The results also mark a shift from an earlier Quinnipiac poll, which showed Trump leading by 2 points in the state.
Early Voting Underway in Both States
The poll results come at a crucial time as both Georgia and North Carolina kicked off early in-person voting this week. Both candidates have been actively campaigning in these states, with Trump holding a rally in Atlanta before leaving Georgia on Tuesday and Harris scheduled to visit the state on Saturday. Both campaigns are working to galvanize their bases and secure votes as Election Day approaches.
Poll Methodology and Significance
The Quinnipiac polls were conducted over a four-day period, surveying 1,328 likely voters in Georgia and 1,031 likely voters in North Carolina. The margins of error for the Georgia and North Carolina polls were 2.7 and 3.1 percentage points, respectively. As these swing states remain pivotal to the election outcome, the results reflect the narrow margins that could ultimately decide the presidency.
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