Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are currently in a dead heat for the popular vote, with both candidates receiving 48 percent support, according to the final national poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College. This outcome comes just weeks before Election Day, amidst a divided electorate that poses challenges for Harris as she seeks to establish an advantage over Trump.
Historically, Democrats have fared better in popular votes even when they have lost the Electoral College, which raises the stakes for Harris as she aims to gain traction in pivotal swing states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Despite three tumultuous months of campaigning characterized by high-profile debates and significant spending on advertisements, the race remains effectively unchanged. Harris’s slight lead over Trump from an earlier poll in October has diminished to a tie, signaling a tightening race. While Trump has gained ground on issues like immigration, where voters trust him more than Harris, the vice president has shown strength on economic management and abortion rights.
The poll also reveals a divided electorate, with significant gender disparities in support, as well as indications that many voters are still undecided, leaving room for both candidates to sway potential supporters in the final weeks leading up to the election.
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