A recent poll conducted in the battleground state of Pennsylvania has revealed that Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slight advantage over former president Donald Trump among likely voters. The poll, released on Wednesday, shows Harris leading Trump by a narrow margin.
In a head-to-head matchup, Harris secures 50% of the support from likely voters, while Trump follows closely behind with 47%. When other candidates are included in the poll, Harris maintains a lead with 48% compared to Trump's 45%, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. garnering 4% of the support. Similar recent polls in the state have also indicated a closely contested race.
The Quinnipiac poll further reveals that a significant percentage of both Trump and Harris supporters express high enthusiasm for their respective candidates, with 70% of Trump supporters and 66% of Harris supporters stating they are 'very enthusiastic' about their choice.
Among likely voters in Pennsylvania, the top issues driving their decision-making process include the economy, with 32% prioritizing it, followed by preserving democracy in the US at 25%, and immigration at 10%.
Additionally, the poll delves into the upcoming US Senate race in Pennsylvania, showing Democratic Sen. Bob Casey leading Republican David McCormick by a margin of 52% to 44% among likely voters.
Looking ahead, Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are scheduled to embark on a bus tour through Pennsylvania on Sunday, just days before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
