US Election: Kamala Harris Leads Trump By 1 Point in Latest Survey
Poll Shows Tight Race with Voter Preferences Shifting Ahead of Election Day
- Harris is at 49% support, Trump at 48%
- 53% of voters view Harris positively, compared to 49% for Trump
- Trump leads among men (56% to 42%), while Harris has the advantage among women
A recent Emerson College poll indicates that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slim lead over former President Donald Trump, coming in at 49% to Trump’s 48% nationally. This margin is within the poll’s 3-point margin of error, reflecting a tightly contested race.
Among those surveyed, 1% indicated they would support a candidate outside the major nominees, while 2% remain undecided. When asked about leanings, support for Harris increased to 50%, compared to Trump’s 49%.
The poll also highlights Harris’s stronger favorability ratings; 53% of voters view her positively, while Trump garners a 49% favorable rating against 51% unfavorable. The gender dynamics are notable, with Trump leading among men (56% to 42%) and Harris dominating among women (55% to 41%).
As Election Day approaches and early voting begins, 80% of voters report they decided whom to support over a month ago, while 11% made their choice in the past month and 6% in the last week. Interestingly, the 3% of undecided voters currently lean towards Harris (48% to 43%).
Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, noted, “Voters who decided more than a month ago favor Trump, but those who made up their minds recently lean towards Harris.”
The latest findings underscore a tight race as both candidates prepare for the final stretch.
The Hill’s Decision Desk HQ average shows Harris with a lead of just under 3 points, mirroring the razor-thin margins in battleground states.
