Tue Nov 05 08:27:57 UTC 2024: ## Harris Edges Out Trump in Iowa, But Tight Race Continues
**DES MOINES, IOWA** – With just two days left until the US Presidential election, a new poll conducted by the Des Moines Register shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump by 3 percentage points in Iowa. The poll, conducted among likely voters, found Harris with 47% support, while Trump received 44%.
Trump dismissed the poll as “fake” and “biased,” claiming it was “put out by one of my enemies.” He referenced the poll during a rally in Pennsylvania, a key swing state, stating, “I’m not losing in Iowa.”
This poll comes as both Trump and Harris are in the final days of their campaigns, making their last pitches to voters in crucial states. The results in Iowa could be a sign of trouble for Trump, as it suggests a shift in favor of Harris. A poll conducted by the Register in September showed Trump leading by 4 points, while in June, when President Joe Biden was still the Democratic nominee, Trump held an 18-point lead.
The latest poll attributes Harris’s lead to strong support from women and independent voters.
Meanwhile, early voting numbers continue to soar, with over 75 million Americans already casting their ballots, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab.
An NBC News poll released earlier this week shows a very tight race, with Harris and Trump each receiving 49% support from registered voters.
Harris spoke at a rally in Philadelphia on Monday night, urging voters to make their voices heard and reminding them of the importance of every vote. She stated that “the race is not over” and that “this could be one of the closest elections in history.”
Trump, in his own closing remarks, attacked the current Biden administration for damaging the economy, claiming that a Harris presidency would exacerbate these problems. He remained confident in his chances of victory, declaring that “we are winning this election.”
Former President Barack Obama expressed his support for Harris, praising her as a representative of the “good and decent” values he believes are held by most Americans. He emphasized that “the values of this country are reflected in the people who serve in our government.”
The Washington Post reports that Trump has a narrow lead of 0.5% over Harris in Pennsylvania. The race in North Carolina is considered a dead heat, while Harris has a slight lead of 0.8% in Nevada. Wisconsin shows a 0.4% advantage for Harris, while Georgia and Arizona favor Trump by 0.4% and 0.1%, respectively. Michigan currently shows a 0.1% lead for Harris.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Harris’ running mate, claimed that “all the women of America” will vote for Harris, delivering a “big message” to Trump.
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