With Election Day nearing, recent polls indicate a tight contest between former President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris across pivotal swing states that could determine the next U.S. president. An AtlasIntel poll, conducted from November 1 to 2, shows Trump holding a slim 1.8% edge over Harris in these key battlegrounds, a lead that, while narrow, underscores the fierce competition anticipated in the final days of campaigning.
The survey, which included responses from nearly 2,500 likely voters, most of whom were female, places Trump with 49% support compared to Harris’s 47.2%. Trump’s lead extends across all major swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Historically, these states have played a decisive role in the electoral outcome, and the 2024 race appears to be no exception.
Strong Support for Trump in Key States
In Arizona, Trump enjoys a more comfortable lead, polling at 51.9% against Harris’s 45.1%. Similarly, Nevada has Trump at 51.4%, while Harris lags behind at 45.9%. Trump also holds North Carolina with a 50.4% support level over Harris’s 46.8%. This early momentum in critical states could be a significant factor for Trump’s campaign, especially given the narrow margins by which he lost some of these states in 2020.
In a similar tight election in 2020, Joe Biden clinched Arizona by only 10,000 votes, underscoring the importance of each ballot in these razor-thin contests. The results from this year’s polling suggest that Trump has made gains in traditionally close states, potentially benefiting from his enduring appeal among certain voter blocs and rising concerns over key issues like the economy and immigration, which he has emphasized on the campaign trail.
A Mixed Polling Landscape
However, recent polls reveal mixed data. A Reuters/Ipsos poll from October 29 shows Harris with a narrow edge, leading Trump by 44% to 43%. This slim lead in some polls has underscored the tightness of the race, which could go either way as voter turnout and last-minute campaign strategies come into play. Harris, for her part, has focused on her vision for a more inclusive and progressive future, highlighting policies on healthcare, climate action, and education, aiming to appeal to young and diverse voters in these swing states.
For Harris, maintaining momentum among her supporters has become critical, as her prior small leads in states like Michigan and Pennsylvania are under increasing pressure. The gradual narrowing of Harris’s leads, according to analysts, is a potential indicator of the high stakes in 2024, where even slight changes in voter sentiment or turnout can have decisive consequences.
The Final Stretch
Both candidates are gearing up for an intense final push, especially in these battleground states where campaigns are already ramping up outreach efforts, rallies, and targeted advertising. With recent polling suggesting that no single candidate has a clear advantage, the results may come down to turnout on November 5, with each campaign working to mobilize every possible voter.
With Trump leading in the AtlasIntel poll but Harris showing competitiveness in other surveys, the race to the White House remains as unpredictable as ever. Both candidates are well aware that swing states will likely hold the key to their paths to victory. In this historic election, as in past years, these states will remind the nation that every single vote matters.
