Republican Donald ​Trump and Democrat Kamala ⁢Harris are engaged in an incredibly close contest for crucial swing​ states. These states could play a pivotal role in determining ‌the winner​ of the Electoral College, according to new polling ‌data​ released by UMass Lowell / YouGov.In the closing days of the election, key states such as North Carolina, Michigan, and New Hampshire are seeing a close contest between both candidates as they make⁢ their last appeals to voters before November 5. Polls indicate⁢ that not only these battleground states but also nationwide are predicting a tight ‌competition for the presidency.

As ‌this thrilling race nears its end in just five days, both Trump⁣ and Harris are scheduled to speak to their supporters on Thursday in Nevada, another vital state in this election.

Here’s a summary of the latest polling information:

Trump ahead of Harris in North Carolina

A⁤ recent poll by UMass Lowell/YouGov, released​ on Thursday, shows Trump ahead of Harris by ​two percentage points.

The survey, which included 650 likely voters, indicated that Trump has a ‍47% ‍to 45% lead over Harris as the 2024 election approaches. This poll was conducted from October ‍16 to October 23 ​and has ⁢a margin of error of 4.2 percentage points.

A troubling trend for the vice president emerged from the findings: 74% of respondents believe that the direction of the country is not right, ⁤and ‍57% expressed either some or strong disapproval of Joe‌ Biden’s presidency.

Similar to other polls, nearly‍ half (49%) of those surveyed feel that ​Trump has an advantage when asked who they think is leading.Ink ​is well-positioned to⁤ manage‍ the economy, according to survey results. Additionally, a significant number of participants believe that Trump is better suited to tackle issues related to ‍the Middle East conflict (48%) and immigration (52%).

In contrast, aligning with national trends,‌ respondents favored‍ Harris when it comes to abortion⁢ issues, with 50% supporting her stance.

Furthermore, those surveyed viewed Harris as​ more trustworthy (45%) and more likely to enforce the law effectively (46%). In comparison, 48% of respondents considered Trump to be more corrupt than Harris.

Harris ‍Outpaces Trump in Michigan

Recent polling from UMass shows that Harris ⁢has a narrow lead over Trump by 4 points⁤ in Michigan.A recent⁢ poll involving ‌600 likely voters indicated that Harris is currently ahead of Trump, with a score of 49% to ⁢45%. This survey was conducted from October 16 to October ​24 and carries a margin of error of 4.49⁤ percentage points.

Despite Harris leading, there is concern as 66% of participants believe the nation is heading in the‍ wrong⁣ direction, which could‍ be concerning for her campaign.

When it comes to economic issues, Trump received‌ slightly more support than Harris, with respondents favoring him at a rate of 46% ⁤compared⁣ to Harris’s 45%.

Here are some additional insights from ⁣the survey:

• 56% expressed some level of ⁤disapproval towards Biden;
• 46% thought​ Trump would be better⁢ suited to address conflicts in ⁢the Middle East;

57% of those ⁤surveyed ⁣preferred Harris regarding her stance on abortion, while 49%% perceived her as more trustworthy. ⁤In⁣ contrast, 52%% viewed Trump as the more corrupt candidate among the two.

Harris Holds​ Slight Advantage in Pennsylvania

According to a UMass⁣ poll, Harris has a narrow one-point lead ‌over​ Trump in Pennsylvania, an important state for the election.

The poll was ⁢conducted from October ⁤16 to 23 and included 800 likely⁢ voters. The results showed Harris at 48% and Trump at 47%. However, this lead falls within ⁢the margin of error, which is ±3.73⁤ percentage points.

Voters expressed a preference for⁤ Trump when⁢ considering who would be more effective in ⁣managing certain issues.The economy (50% to 44%) and the management of the Israel-Hamas conflict (47% to 39%).

Harris Leading in New Hampshire

According to a recent⁣ UMass⁤ poll, Harris ‍has a ⁣slight lead in New Hampshire, with a margin of seven percentage points.

The survey, which sampled 600 likely voters, ‍indicated that Harris is ahead with 50% support compared to Trump’s 43%. This poll was conducted ​from October 16-23 and has a margin of ⁤error​ of 4.38 percentage points.

In an interesting development compared ⁤to previous polls, most‍ respondents (47%) expressed their‍ belief that Harris⁢ is better‍ at managing⁣ the economy. However, Trump was​ still viewed more favorably regarding his handling of the Middle East situation⁢ (44%) and immigration issues.

According to a recent poll, the following results were ⁤reported:

• 72%​ of participants feel that the country is moving in the wrong direction;
• 56% either somewhat or strongly disapprove of Biden’s performance;
• 57% think Harris would be more⁤ effective on abortion issues;
• 53% consider Harris to be more trustworthy‌ while 54% view Trump as more ⁣corrupt.

Understanding ​Polling Insights

The‌ margin of error indicates how​ reliable​ the survey findings are in reflecting the views of the⁢ whole population.

According to ⁤the Pew Research Center, when a ‌candidate’s lead falls within the margin of error, it is classified as a “statistical tie.”

Additionally, Pew has noted that many pollsters have adjusted their approach since the presidential elections in 2016 and 2020,‍ during which Trump’s actual performance was largely underestimated.