Emerson Poll Shows Close Race Between Harris and Trump in Crucial Swing States - Insider NJ

New Emerson College Polling/RealClearWorld surveys in Arizona and North Carolina, finds a too-close-to-call presidential election. In Arizona, 50% support former President Trump while 47% support Vice President Kamala Harris. In North Carolina, 49% support Trump, while 48% support Harris.

Statewide Democratic candidates lead the Republicans in Arizona and North Carolina, outperforming Harris on the ballot. In the Arizona US Senate Election between Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake, 52% support Gallego, 41% support Lake, and 7% are undecided. In the North Carolina gubernatorial election, Democrat Josh Stein leads Republican Mark Robinson, 52% to 33%, with 12% undecided.

Voters were asked which presidential candidate they thought would be better for their personal financial situation. A majority of voters in each state think Trump would be better for their personal finances: 53% to 43% in Arizona, and 51% to 45% in North Carolina.

The top issue for voters is the economy in Arizona (30%) and North Carolina (49%). A majority of voters in the two states feel their economic situation is worse today than it was five years ago, including 60% in both Arizona and North Carolina. Twenty-six percent in Arizona say it is better, 25% in North Carolina say the same.

“Economic situation perception falls along partisan lines: 52% of Democrats in Arizona and 41% in North Carolina feel their economic situation is better than five years ago,” Kimball said. “This compares to majorities of Republicans who say it is worse: 86% in Arizona and 83% in North Carolina. Independents align more with Republicans in saying their situation is worse: 63% in Arizona and 57% in North Carolina.”

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A recent Emerson poll has revealed a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in crucial swing states, setting the stage for a highly contested battle in the upcoming election.

The poll, conducted by Emerson College, surveyed likely voters in key swing states such as Florida, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The results showed that Harris and Trump are neck and neck in these states, with both candidates garnering strong support from their respective bases.

In Florida, Harris holds a slight lead over Trump, with 48% of likely voters backing the Vice President compared to 46% supporting the former President. This narrow margin indicates that Florida will once again be a battleground state in the next election, with both candidates vying for the state’s crucial electoral votes.

In Pennsylvania, Trump has a slight edge over Harris, with 47% of likely voters supporting the former President compared to 45% backing the Vice President. This close race underscores the importance of Pennsylvania in determining the outcome of the election, as the state’s electoral votes could swing the balance in favor of either candidate.

In Wisconsin, Harris and Trump are tied at 46% each among likely voters, highlighting the state’s status as a key battleground in the upcoming election. With both candidates evenly matched in Wisconsin, every vote will count in determining the outcome of the race.

Overall, the Emerson poll indicates that the race between Harris and Trump is shaping up to be highly competitive in crucial swing states. As both candidates ramp up their campaigns and vie for support from undecided voters, the outcome of the election remains uncertain and will likely come down to a few key battleground states.

It is clear that both Harris and Trump will need to focus their efforts on winning over swing voters in states like Florida, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin in order to secure victory in the upcoming election. With the race tightening in these crucial swing states, every campaign stop and policy proposal will be crucial in swaying undecided voters and securing electoral votes.

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