Kamala Harris Gains Edge Over Trump in Key Polls

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump by 5 percentage points in an NBC News poll. Harris’s favorability rating rose significantly since she became the Democratic presidential nominee. National polls show a close race heading into the November election, emphasizing the crucial role of battleground states.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has gained a lead over Republican rival Donald Trump by 5 percentage points in a recent NBC News poll released on Sunday. According to the survey, 48% of 1,000 registered voters now view Harris favorably, a significant increase from 32% in July.

In contrast, only 40% of respondents viewed Trump positively, a minimal rise from 38% in July. The NBC poll, conducted between September 13 and 17, has a margin of error of 3 percentage points. A CBS News poll also shows Harris leading Trump by 4 percentage points among likely voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.

These findings align with other national polls by Reuters/Ipsos and indicate a tightly contested race as the November 5 election approaches. Despite the national trends, the outcome will be determined by state-by-state results in the Electoral College, focusing on battleground states. Harris's performance and changing public opinion are reshaping a race initially centered around incumbent President Joe Biden.