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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Robert Tait in Washington

US presidential polls: Harris leads Trump nationally, but key swing state races tighter

Composite image of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, both looking serious.
Kamala Harris at the Democratic national convention in Chicago on 22 August 2024; Donald Trump in Potterville, Michigan, on 29 August 2024. Composite: AP, Getty Images

As next week’s crucial presidential debate looms into view, Kamala Harris has maintained her narrow lead over Donald Trump in head-to-head polls but is locked in a tighter race in the crucial swing states needed to win the US election.

Ever since Harris entered the contest – after Joe Biden dropped out following a disastrous debate performance that highlighted fears over his age and mental acuity – the vice-president has ridden a wave of support and enthusiasm, turning the race on its head. A solid but slight Trump advantage morphed into a Harris lead.

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