Washington, Nov 01 (V7N) - As the 2024 presidential election approaches, recent polling data from UMass Lowell / YouGov highlights a fiercely competitive race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris in key swing states. With just days left until Election Day, voters in states like North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire are grappling with pressing issues and expressing their sentiments about the current administration. This report delves into the latest polling results, shedding light on voter preferences and perceptions that could shape the election outcome.

In North Carolina, Trump leads Harris 47% to 45%. A significant 74% of voters believe the country is on the wrong track, and 57% disapprove of Biden’s presidency. When it comes to key issues, voters favor Trump on the economy (49%), Middle East conflict (48%), and immigration (52%), while Harris is viewed as stronger on abortion (50%) and trustworthiness (45%).
 
In Michigan, Harris holds a slight lead at 49% to 45%. Despite her advantage, 66% of respondents feel the country is headed in the wrong direction, and 56% disapprove of Biden. Trump slightly edges out Harris on handling the economy (46% to 45%), while she leads in areas such as abortion (57%) and trustworthiness (49%).
 
In Pennsylvania, Harris has a narrow one-point lead at 48% to 47%. Respondents favor Trump on economic issues (50%) and handling the Israel-Hamas conflict (47%). However, Harris is perceived as stronger on abortion and more trustworthy.
 
In New Hampshire, Harris leads Trump 50% to 43%. A significant 72% of voters believe the country is on the wrong track, and 56% disapprove of Biden. Interestingly, Harris slightly edges Trump on economic issues (47%), while he maintains an advantage in handling the Middle East conflict (44%).
 
Overall, these polls illustrate tight races in key swing states as Election Day approaches. Many voters express dissatisfaction with the current administration, and each candidate has distinct strengths that could influence voter preferences.
 
With just days to go until the election, Trump and Harris are both making final pitches to voters, addressing supporters in key swing states like Nevada, which could be crucial for their Electoral College strategies. As the landscape continues to evolve, the outcome remains uncertain in these battlegrounds.
 
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