US election countdown: Harris and Trump in tight race as final days approach

The 2024 presidential race enters its final stretch with unprecedented twists including Bidenʼs exit and Harrisʼs rise. Latest polls show a shrinking gap between candidates as Nov 5 approaches

November 4 2024 , 04:10 PM  •  397 views

US election countdown: Harris and Trump in tight race as final days approach

The 2024 presidential race has turned into an un-precedented show with game-changing events shaping its course. After Joe Biden stepped aside Kamala Harris took Democratic leadership while Donald Trump keeps pushing forward despite legal set-backs

The polls paint an interesting picture: Harris maintains her edge but the gap is getting smaller day-by-day (which makes campaign teams nervous about the Nov 5 outcome). Recent nation-wide surveys show both candidates neck-and-neck in key battle-ground states

Last weeks campaign activities hit full-speed with both sides making last-minute moves. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama joined Harris for a mega-rally in swing-state Philadelphia; meanwhile Trump chose a different path - sitting down with pod-caster Joe Rogan for an in-depth chat

  • Immigration policy disputes
  • Abortion rights debates
  • Vice-presidential impact
  • Swing-state uncertainty

The candidates keep focusing on hot-button topics as election day comes closer - with border control and reproductive rights staying at the front of every-ones minds. Both running-mates are having un-expected effects on voter preferences which adds another layer of un-certainty to this already un-usual race