Kamala Harris narrowly leads Donald Trump in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania, according to a trio of USA TODAY/Suffolk University polls conducted after the recent debate. The polls show Harris ahead by three points, with a higher favorability rating among likely Pennsylvania voters. The gender gap is evident, with Harris leading among female voters and Trump leading among male voters, but Harris also edges Trump among independent voters. The polls also found that Harris leads in two bellwether counties, Northampton and Erie. Her dominance with female voters is a common factor across all three data sets.
Pennsylvania’s voter registration numbers have been shifting in favor of Republicans, but Harris still maintains a narrow lead despite this trend. In the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania, incumbent Democrat Bob Casey leads his Republican challenger, David McCormick. Some undecided voters, like Daniel Mason, are leaning towards Trump after the debate, citing his business background as a potential asset in turning around the economy. However, others, like Kevin Adcroft and Tanya Brown, express strong support for Harris due to her qualifications and stance on important issues like abortion rights.
Overall, Harris’ lead in Pennsylvania highlights the state’s critical importance in the 2024 election, with both nominees focusing their campaign efforts on winning its 19 electoral votes. The upcoming election will be a closely watched contest to see which candidate can secure the key swing state.
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