As the 2024 presidential race intensifies, fresh polling data for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, released on September 26, has garnered considerable attention. With both candidates locked in a close contest, these polls reflect a deeply divided political landscape. The data offers valuable insights into national and state-level voter sentiment as the election draws near.
Here’s an overview of the most recent polling trends and what they might mean for the fast-approaching election.
Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump Poll Results for September 26
As of September 26, 2024, Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by 3.7% in national polls, with Harris at 49.9% and Trump at 46.2% (via The Hill).
Recent surveys from ActiVote, Ipsos/Reuters, and Morning Consult show Harris maintaining a lead of 3 to 6 points. In Arizona, Trump holds a 0.7% advantage, with polls from The New York Times/Siena College and Emerson College both showing a slight edge for Trump. In Florida, Trump leads by 1.1%. Independent Center and Emerson College‘s latest surveys confirm his advantage, though margins vary from 1 to 4 points.
Pennsylvania is a tight race, with Harris up by 1.1%. Rasmussen Reports shows Harris leading 50% to 49%, while Susquehanna Polling and RMG Research report a tie. In Michigan, Harris has a narrow lead of 1.1%. Emerson College and Marist College polls both show Harris ahead, but only by small margins.
In Wisconsin, Harris leads by 2.5%. Emerson College has Trump narrowly ahead, but MassINC/Wisconsin Watch finds Harris with a 7-point lead. In Georgia, Trump holds a 0.8% lead, though YouGov/CBS News has Trump up by 2 points, and Independent Center shows Harris ahead by 2 points, reflecting the state’s volatility.
Harris is up by 1.8% in Nevada, with Emerson College showing a near-tie and Noble Predictive Insights giving Harris a 3-point lead. In New Hampshire, Harris leads by 4.9%, based on recent polls showing her ahead by 5 to 7 points. Finally, North Carolina remains closely contested, with Trump leading by 0.8%. Independent Center shows Harris ahead by 1 point, while The New York Times/Siena College poll reports a 1-point lead for Trump.
The election remains highly competitive, with both candidates holding narrow leads in key battleground states.