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Kamala Harris Leads Trump by 2.6% in Tight 2024 Presidential Race

Aug 25, 2024, 05:35 PM

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has gained momentum in the 2024 presidential race following the Democratic National Convention. Harris has emerged with a lead over former President Donald Trump in national polls, with a 2.6% advantage in the 28-day rolling national polling average as of August 24. Despite this lead, the race remains close, with Harris's support increasing from 44% to 48.7% over five weeks. The Democratic nominee's campaign has been marked by an emphasis on personal appeal rather than policy specifics, as Harris seeks to capitalize on her post-convention momentum. Meanwhile, Trump's campaign attributes Harris's recent success to favorable media coverage, as both candidates prepare for the final stretch of the election in 73 days.