A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris leading Republican Donald Trump 47% to 40%. This poll indicates that Harris has narrowed Trump’s advantage on the economy, with both candidates focusing on economic policies as a key voter issue. While Harris has a slight edge nationally, polls in battleground states show a tighter race.
According to the survey, Harris secured 46.61% support among registered voters, while Trump garnered 40.48%. The poll has a margin of error of about four percentage points. In battleground states, Harris and Trump are neck-and-neck, with many results falling within the polls’ margins of error.
When asked which candidate had a better approach on “economy, unemployment, and jobs,” 43% of voters chose Trump, while 41% selected Harris. Trump’s two-point lead on this issue represents a decline from an 11-point lead he had over Harris shortly after she launched her campaign.
Harris entered the race after President Joe Biden suspended his re-election effort following a poor debate performance against Trump. At that time, Trump was viewed as the frontrunner, largely due to his perceived economic strengths amid high inflation under the Biden administration.
However, recent polls have shown Trump with an 11-point lead over Harris on economic matters. Both candidates are focusing their campaign pledges on the economy, which the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed is the number one issue for voters. On Tuesday, Trump announced he would create special manufacturing zones on federal lands, while Harris has promised tax breaks for families with children.
The polling average maintained by FiveThirtyEight.com indicates a close race at the national level, with Harris leading Trump 48.3% to 45.8%. This latest poll surveyed 1,029 US adults online, including 871 registered voters.
