Special Poll
A recent poll conducted by the New York Times and Siena College reveals that former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris in three key battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina.
The poll, conducted between September 17 and 21, surveyed 713 voters in Arizona, 682 in Georgia, and 682 in North Carolina. Each state’s results have a margin of error ranging from 4 to 5 percentage points.
Voters in these states expressed concerns over major issues such as the economy, immigration, abortion rights, and the overall direction of the country. Both candidates received unfavorable ratings from the majority of respondents, with 50% viewing Trump negatively and 51% viewing Harris unfavorably.
In North Carolina, Trump has a slim lead of 49% to Harris’s 47%. This is notable in a state that hasn’t voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 2008.
In Arizona and Georgia, both of which were narrowly won by President Joe Biden in the 2020 election, Trump has a larger lead. In Arizona, he leads Harris 50% to 45%, and in Georgia, the margin is 49% to 45%.
Both campaigns are focusing heavily on these swing states following the September 10 presidential debate. Harris has been actively campaigning, holding rallies in North Carolina and Georgia. She is also planning a visit to Arizona later this week, though the specific location has not yet been announced.