The 2024 Election season is coming to a head, with Labor Day marking the final stretch before Election Day on Nov. 5. Campaigning is in full swing, with voting already underway in several states including North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Former President Donald Trump claims to have the momentum, citing rising poll numbers and support. Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, however, is urging her supporters not to focus too much on the polls as they campaign as the underdog. The latest national surveys show Harris with a slight edge over Trump, but the election ultimately comes down to battleground states and their electoral votes.
The 2020 election between Trump and President Biden was decided by seven battleground states, and these same states will likely determine the outcome of the 2024 election. Recent polls from Fox News and other sources show the race is within the margin of error, indicating a close competition between Harris and Trump. Earlier in the summer, Biden’s performance in a debate against Trump raised doubts about his ability to serve another term as president. Top Democrats called for Biden to drop out of the race, leading to his decision to endorse Harris. Despite a boost in poll numbers and fundraising for Harris, analysts say the race is still too close to call.
While Trump’s team is confident in their current poll position, they acknowledge that the former president has a history of outperforming public opinion surveys. In 2016, Trump was behind Hillary Clinton by an average of 5.9 points at this point in the race, and in 2020, he trailed Biden by 6.9 points. Senior adviser Corey Lewandowski pointed out these statistics, highlighting Trump’s ability to make up ground in the final weeks of the campaign. Harris, on the other hand, believes the race will remain tight until the very end, emphasizing the importance of continued hard work and voter outreach.
As the 2024 election approaches, both Trump and Harris are ramping up their campaign efforts, holding rallies and events to mobilize their supporters. With early voting already underway in key states, the candidates are focused on winning over undecided voters and energizing their base. Polls show a close race between Harris and Trump in the battleground states that will ultimately decide the election outcome. As the candidates continue to campaign, the race is expected to remain highly competitive until Election Day, with both sides working hard to secure the necessary electoral votes for victory.
