WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Kamala Harris, the Democratic Vice President, is ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 47% compared to 40% in the upcoming Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, as indicated by a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday.

Harris’s lead stands at six percentage points, with unrounded figures showing her support among registered voters at 46.61%, while Trump garnered 40.48%. This three-day poll concluded on Monday, showing a slight increase from her five-point lead in the previous Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted on Sept 11-12.

The current poll carries a margin of error of approximately four percentage points.

While nationwide surveys like the Reuters/Ipsos polls provide valuable insights into voter sentiment, the actual outcome will be determined by the state-by-state results in the Electoral College, with seven key battleground states expected to be crucial.

In these battleground states, polls indicate that Harris and Trump are in close competition, with many results fluctuating within the margin of error. A recent New York Times/Siena College poll showed Trump holding slight advantages in Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina.

When survey participants were asked which candidate had a better strategy regarding the economy, unemployment, and jobs, 43% favored Trump, while 41% leaned toward Harris. This puts Trump slightly ahead in comparison to a three-point lead he had in an August Reuters/Ipsos poll and an 11-point advantage in late July when Harris launched her campaign.

Harris began her campaign after President Joe Biden suspended his reelection bid due to a lackluster debate performance against Trump in June. Trump was regarded as the frontrunner at that time, partly due to strong perceptions of his economic competence amid high inflation during Biden’s presidency.

Polling conducted by Reuters/Ipsos from April to June indicated that voters preferred Trump over Biden regarding matters of the economy, unemployment, and job creation by a margin of five to eight points.

Trump still maintains significant leads concerning voter confidence in his economic management. An August Reuters/Ipsos poll showed him leading Harris by 11 points on the general approach to “the U.S. economy,” with 45% favoring him compared to 36% for Harris.

Both candidates are emphasizing economic policies in their campaigns, as this is identified as the primary issue for voters in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll. Trump stated he would establish special manufacturing zones on federal lands and raise tariffs on imported products.

Harris has committed to offering tax breaks for families with children, alongside implementing higher taxes for corporations. She is anticipated to announce new economic initiatives this week, although some advisors acknowledge that time is short to persuade voters with policy ideas.

According to the polling average by FiveThirtyEight.com, the race is tight nationally, with Harris leading Trump by 48.3% to 45.8%.

The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll reached 1,029 adults across the nation, including 871 registered voters. Among those, 785 are regarded as the most likely to cast their votes on Election Day. In this group of likely voters, Harris led 50% to 44%, but her advantage was only five points when looking at unrounded scores.