The 2024 US presidential race is reaching its climax with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in a tight contest. As voters prepare to cast their ballots on 11/5/24‚ the outcome remains uncertain
Harris has maintained a narrow lead since Joe Biden endorsed her as the Democratic nominee earlier this year However‚ Trumps gaining ground as election day approaches. Recent hurricanes in the South have added unpredictability to the race‚ potentially impacting voter turnout in affected areas
The Electoral College system means swing states play a crucial role. Current polling gives Harris a slight edge‚ but around 100 electors are up-for-grabs in closely contested states. Immigration and abortion remain divisive issues shaping voter preferences
The road to the White House is anything but straightforward
Harris approval ratings have improved significantly since becoming the nominee‚ while Trumps remain negative. The vice presidential picks – JD Vance for Republicans and Tim Walz for Democrats – have had mixed receptions‚ with Vance facing criticism for controversial statements
Key swing states to watch include:
- Pennsylvania (19 electoral votes)
- Georgia (16 electoral votes)
- North Carolina (16 electoral votes)
- Michigan (15 electoral votes)
- Arizona (11 electoral votes)
- Wisconsin (10 electoral votes)
- Nevada (6 electoral votes)
These battlegrounds account for 93 Electoral College votes and could determine the elections outcome. Most remain too close to call‚ with candidates investing heavily in these crucial states
The Telegraph relies on aggregated polls from FiveThirtyEight‚ using weighted averages and statistical modeling to predict results. Only head-to-head matchups between Harris and Trump are considered‚ with state-level polling informing Electoral College projections
As the race enters its final weeks both campaigns are intensifying efforts to sway undecided voters in key states. With margins razor-thin‚ every vote could prove decisive in determining Americas next president