With only a week remaining until the United States presidential election, polls reveal a fierce competition between Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Trump is leading in critical swing states, while Harris holds a slight national lead, according to data from FiveThirtyEight’s election poll tracker.
In the latest polls, Harris has a narrow 1.4-point national lead, down from 1.7 points the previous week, highlighting the close nature of this race. Campaign strategies for both candidates are heavily concentrated in seven key swing states – Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nevada – which are expected to determine the election outcome.
At a Michigan rally, Harris vowed to “turn the page on fear and divisiveness,” reinforcing her campaign’s call for unity in one of the most contested battlegrounds. Trump, speaking in Atlanta, Georgia, defended his stance and criticized his detractors, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, whom he labeled as “nasty,” as reported by Al Jazeera.
Poll data indicate that Trump holds an advantage in Pennsylvania, Nevada, North Carolina, Arizona, and Georgia, while Harris retains a lead in Michigan. Wisconsin remains a virtual tie, with both candidates separated by less than a tenth of a percentage point.
With both candidates nearly tied within a two-point margin in each swing state, these battlegrounds remain unpredictable, leaving the final outcome hanging in the balance just days before election day. Political analysts predict razor-thin margins, adding suspense to an election already marked by high voter engagement and polarized opinions.
