Tue Nov 05 03:04:26 UTC 2024: ## Harris Holds Narrow Lead Over Trump in Iowa, But Race Tightens Nationwide: 2024 US Presidential Election Update

**Des Moines, Iowa (October 31, 2024)** – With just two days left before the 2024 US presidential election, a new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump in Iowa by a narrow margin. The poll, conducted by the Des Moines Register, found Harris with 47% support compared to Trump’s 44%.

Trump quickly dismissed the poll as “fake” and “misleading,” claiming it was skewed in favor of the Democratic Party. He spoke at a rally in Pennsylvania, a key swing state, saying, “One of my enemies put out a poll that I’m down by three points. [Iowa Senator] Joni Ernst called me, everybody called me, they said you’re going to do great in Iowa. Farmers love me, and I love them.”

While Trump insists he’s not trailing in Iowa, the poll results are concerning for him, particularly after he led Harris by four points in a September poll by the same news organization. In June, when President Joe Biden was still in the running, Trump had a 18-point lead over the Democratic nominee. This latest poll suggests Harris has gained ground, potentially due to support from women and independent voters.

Meanwhile, early and mail-in voting has surged across the US, with over 75 million Americans casting their ballots by Sunday, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab.

National polls are showing a close race between Harris and Trump. An NBC News poll placed both candidates at 49% support among registered voters.

Seven key swing states – Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – will likely determine the election outcome. Recent YouGov surveys indicate a narrow lead for Harris in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Nevada, while Trump leads by a slight margin in North Carolina and Georgia. Both candidates are tied in Arizona.

**Beyond the Top Race:**

This election also marks a significant increase in the number of Indian-American candidates running for office at local, state, and national levels. This growing representation, including prominent figures like Kamala Harris, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, and Ami Bera, signifies the community’s growing political engagement.

US intelligence agencies issued a statement late Monday warning the public about potential foreign interference in the election and its possible consequences, including fueling political unrest.

With over 190 million Americans eligible to vote, the nation awaits the outcome of this historic election. Both Trump and Harris need 270 electoral votes out of 538 to secure the presidency. The final results will depend on the performance in these crucial swing states.

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