New polling data reveals that former President Trump has closed the gap on Vice President Kamala Harris' slight lead in the crucial battleground states of Michigan and Wisconsin.
In Michigan, Harris holds a narrow lead with 48% support among likely voters, while Trump closely follows with 47%, resulting in a statistical tie within the margin of error. Similarly, in Wisconsin, Harris leads with 49% support, while Trump trails with 47%.
The economy emerges as a key issue for voters, with Trump's perceived strength in this area helping him chip away at Harris' lead in these northern battlegrounds.
Contrasting with a previous August survey where Harris led Trump by four percentage points in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, the current poll reflects a much tighter race following President Biden's departure from the contest.
With less than 40 days until the election, Harris is positioned ahead of Trump by nine percentage points in Nebraska's Second Congressional District, a crucial electoral vote that could impact the Electoral College outcome.
Ohio, while not a battleground state in the presidential race, hosts a competitive Senate contest between Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown and GOP challenger Bernie Moreno. Trump leads Harris by six points in Ohio, while Brown maintains a four-point lead over Moreno.
Historically, Democrats have held an edge in presidential polling in Wisconsin, a state that has seen close margins in recent elections. Biden won Michigan by three points in 2020, while Trump secured the state by a narrow margin in 2016.
Abortion emerges as the second most critical issue for voters in Michigan and Wisconsin, with an increasing number of voters citing it as their top concern. Harris leads Trump by 20 points on the abortion issue in Michigan and 13 points in Wisconsin.
Overall, the latest polling data underscores the tightening race between Harris and Trump in key battleground states, setting the stage for a closely contested election in November.
