Trump Vs Harris: Harvard CAPS, Other Latest Polls Predict Winner of US 2024 Presidential Election

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  • The 2024 US presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is extremely close, with multiple recent polls showing tight competition
  • Harris leads Trump by slim margins in national polls, with the latest results from CBS/YouGov, Economist/YouGov, and Morning Consult showing her slightly ahead
  • However, the race remains volatile, especially in battleground states, where both candidates are nearly tied

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Washington DC, United States—With less than four weeks to go, the 2024 US presidential election is gearing up to be a fierce battle between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Legit.ng gathers that recent polls this month reveal a "dead heat" between the two candidates.

US Vice President Kamala Harris shakes hands with former US President Donald Trump during a presidential debate on September 10, 2024. Photo credit: SAUL LOEB/AFPSource: Getty Images

US: Tight presidential race shows Harris leading Trump

A series of recent polls indicate a highly competitive presidential race between Trump and Harris.

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In the latest Harvard CAPS/Harris survey, released Monday, Harris leads Trump among registered voters 51% to 49%.

Similarly, an ABC/Ipsos poll gives Harris a slight edge, with 50% to Trump's 48% among likely voters. However, a new NBC poll shows the two candidates tied at 48%.

Trump Vs Harris: Battleground states

The CBS/YouGov poll reveals Harris leading Trump 51% to 48% among likely voters, while in the seven battleground states, Harris has a narrower 50% to 49% edge.

Other polls show Harris with a more significant lead. The Economist/YouGov poll has Harris up four points over Trump, 49% to 45%.

The New York Times/Siena poll shows Harris leading 49% to 46%, her first lead in the groups' polling since July.

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Morning Consult's weekly poll gives Harris a five-point lead.

Trump Vs Harris: Shift in momentum

While Harris has erased Trump's lead over President Joe Biden since announcing her candidacy, her edge has decreased slightly over the past two months.

The polls suggest a volatile election landscape, with external events or campaign strategies potentially influencing the outcome.

US election 2024: Kamala Harris releases medical report

Meanwhile, on Saturday, October 12, Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, released a letter from her doctor declaring her in "excellent health" and fit for high office.

Pundits consider the move to be an effort to draw a contrast with her Republican counterpart, Trump, ahead of the November elections.

According to the memo released by Harris's doctor, Joshua Simmons, her April exam was "unremarkable".