Tight Race: Harris and Trump Neck and Neck in Key Battleground States

An opinion poll shows a close contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in seven battleground states two weeks before the U.S. presidential election. Harris leads in some key states while Trump holds an edge in others. The race remains tight nationally and the Electoral College will be decisive.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a tough battle across seven key battleground states just two weeks ahead of the November 5 U.S. presidential election, according to a Washington Post/Schar School opinion poll released Monday.

The poll indicates that Harris, the Democratic candidate, holds a slight lead in Georgia with 51% to Trump's 47%, while the former Republican president is narrowly ahead in Arizona, polling 49% to Harris's 46%. This survey was conducted among 5,016 registered voters between September 30 and October 15, revealing the race's competitiveness with both candidates having advantages in different regions.

As both candidates pursue key states, Harris, who recently replaced Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket, focuses on rebuilding the party's coalition, while Trump gears up for his third White House attempt amid ongoing legal issues. The Electoral College will ultimately determine the outcome, with battleground state performances playing a critical role.