An updated Poll of Polls average of national polling, released Wednesday evening, reveals a closely contested presidential race with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump neck and neck in support among likely voters.
The average of five surveys indicates that 50% of likely voters are backing Vice President Harris, while 49% are supporting former President Trump. Two of the surveys show Harris with a slight lead, while three others suggest a deadlocked race.
The most recent poll by Fox News, also released on Wednesday, further emphasizes the tight competition. In this poll, 50% of likely voters favor Trump in a head-to-head matchup, while 48% support Harris. Notably, a significant majority of registered voters supporting each candidate express that their vote is primarily in favor of their chosen candidate rather than against the opponent.
When voters were asked about the key issues influencing their vote, the responses varied. Among Harris supporters, common motivators included a dislike of the other candidate, a desire to protect democracy, and concerns about abortion. On the other hand, Trump supporters cited the economy, immigration, and the personal characteristics of the candidates as their primary reasons for backing their chosen candidate.
The Poll of Polls average underscores the intense competition and lack of a clear frontrunner in the current presidential race, setting the stage for a closely watched and highly contested election.
