Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are nearly tied in a new poll released on Saturday, indicating a tight race in key swing states.
The poll, conducted by North Star Opinion Research, surveyed 1,400 likely voters across Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.
The results show Harris leading Trump by a narrow margin of 47% to 46%, a difference that falls within the poll’s margin of error of +/- 2.62%.
The poll also considered the impact of third-party candidates, including independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Libertarian Chase Oliver, and Green Party candidate Jill Stein. In this scenario, Harris maintains a 1-point lead over Trump, with 42% to his 41%. Kennedy received 8% support, Stein 2%, and Oliver 1%.
When it comes to issues that matter most to voters, the poll suggests Trump has an advantage.
A majority of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the current administration’s handling of the economy.
Specifically, 51% of those surveyed said they were better off when Trump was president, compared to 40% who felt the same under the Biden-Harris administration. Among independent voters, this sentiment was even more pronounced, with 45% favoring Trump’s tenure over Biden’s 22%.
On the topic of “Bidenomics,” the poll reveals that 54% of respondents feel it has not worked well for them, with 40% saying it has not worked at all. Only 42% felt it had a positive impact, indicating significant dissatisfaction with the current economic policies.
Immigration also remains a critical issue for voters. Harris’s performance as the administration’s “border czar” was rated poorly, with 58% of respondents viewing her as somewhat weak (11%) or very weak (47%). Only 31% believed she was somewhat strong (23%) or very strong (8%) in handling border issues.
The poll results indicate a challenging path ahead for Harris, particularly on key issues like the economy and immigration. As the election approaches, these topics will likely continue to influence voter opinions in crucial swing states.