Trump Leads Harris 60.5%-39.5% in Forecasts as Campaigns Intensify

Oct 21, 2024, 03:09 AM

With the U.S. presidential election approaching on November 5, President Donald Trump and Senator Kamala Harris are intensifying their campaigns in key battleground states. Both candidates are locked in a statistical tie, with tens of thousands of votes in seven battleground states likely to decide the outcome. Trump has overtaken Harris for the first time in the Decision Desk HQ/The Hill election forecast, signaling a shift in momentum. Betting markets reflect this change, with an eight-point swing on PolyMarket showing Trump at 60.5% and Harris at 39.5%. The Trump and Harris campaigns are battling for every last vote, with Trump targeting voters who usually don't vote and Harris aiming to unify the Democratic coalition. Both campaigns are fighting door to door in areas like southeastern Pennsylvania and seeking an early-voting edge.