PoliticsPoll shows Harris, Trump in close race as voter turnout surges

Poll shows Harris, Trump in close race as voter turnout surges

According to an Ipsos poll for Reuters, published on Tuesday, 45% of surveyed Americans express their readiness to vote for Kamala Harris, while 42% support Donald Trump.

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7:54 AM EDT, October 16, 2024

The poll results suggest that voter turnout among registered voters may be high. As many as 86% of Democrats and 81% of Republicans have stated they will definitely participate in the voting. Additionally, 78% of all respondents said they are "absolutely certain" they will go to the polls. Compared to the previous election cycle in 2016, when a similar assurance was expressed by 74% of respondents, there appears to be increased interest in the upcoming elections.

Kamala Harris has a significant advantage among voters for whom "healthcare, democracy, and fighting political extremism" are key issues. According to Reuters, 43% of those surveyed believe Harris will handle these issues better, while 38% of Americans think Trump is the more suitable candidate.

In these matters, Trump has the advantage

While Harris has the upper hand on social issues, Donald Trump remains the favorite in areas related to the economy. According to the poll, 45% of respondents believe the former president will handle issues like "unemployment and job creation" better compared to 40% who favor the Democratic candidate in this regard.

The Wall Street Journal published the results of a survey conducted in seven swing states on Saturday, which could play a crucial role in the final election outcome.

When asked who would better lead the country through international conflicts, respondents indicated Trump as the better leader: 50% assessed that he would handle the situation in Ukraine better (with 39% support for Harris), and 48% believed he would be more effective on Middle Eastern issues (in this situation, 33% of respondents supported Harris).

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