Thu Oct 31 10:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Harris Holds Narrow Lead in Key Midwestern States, Pennsylvania Remains Tight: CNN Poll

**Detroit, MI – October 29, 2024** – Vice President Kamala Harris maintains a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump in Michigan and Wisconsin, according to new CNN polls conducted by SSRS. However, the race in Pennsylvania remains a tight contest, with both candidates tied at 48% support.

These three states, collectively known as the “blue wall,” are crucial for either candidate’s path to victory in the upcoming presidential election. All three states swung in favor of Trump in 2016, but President Joe Biden won them in 2020.

Harris holds a 48% to 43% lead over Trump in Michigan, and a 51% to 45% advantage in Wisconsin. However, the tight race in Pennsylvania highlights the continued importance of this state, which holds the most electoral votes of the three.

While Harris leads in trust to handle democracy in both Michigan and Wisconsin, she trails Trump on trust to handle the economy, a significant issue for voters. This gap is smaller in Michigan and Wisconsin than in Pennsylvania, potentially explaining Harris’s stronger performance in the upper Midwest states.

The poll also shows that Harris has a significant advantage among Black voters, voters with college degrees, and suburban voters in all three states. However, Trump maintains a lead among rural voters and White voters without college degrees, particularly in Pennsylvania.

The poll found that a majority of voters who prioritize leadership traits over issues are backing Harris. Furthermore, a higher percentage of her supporters are voting against Trump than supporting Harris, while the opposite is true for Trump supporters.

Early voting is crucial in this election, and the poll shows that those who have already cast their ballots are breaking heavily for Harris in all three states.

While the overall picture is positive for Harris, the tight race in Pennsylvania and the continued importance of the economy highlight the challenges ahead. With less than a month until Election Day, both candidates will be focused on mobilizing their supporters and winning over undecided voters in these crucial battleground states.

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