Harris Gains Lead Over Trump 47% to 42% Post-Debate, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Shows

Sep 12, 2024, 05:15 PM

In the aftermath of the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Harris has gained a lead in the polls. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted on September 12, 2024, with a sample size of 1450, Harris leads Trump 47% to 42% among registered voters, with 53% of respondents believing Harris won the debate compared to 24% for Trump. Another poll shows Harris leading 52-47, a 1 percentage point increase from August. Harris' campaign has called for another debate, although Trump has expressed reluctance for a rematch. The debate has intensified efforts from both campaigns to secure battleground states ahead of the November 5 presidential election.