Kamala Harris edges past Trump in poll, voter turnout expected high

Forty-five per cent of surveyed Americans have declared their readiness to vote for Kamala Harris, while forty-two per cent favour Donald Trump, according to an Ipsos poll for Reuters published on Tuesday.

The poll results suggest that voter turnout among registered voters may be high. As many as 86% of Democrats and 81% of Republicans state that they will definitely participate in the voting. Moreover, 78% of all respondents said they were "certain" they would go to the polls. Compared to the previous election cycle of 2016, where a similar assurance was expressed by 74% of respondents, there is increased interest in the upcoming elections.

Kamala Harris gains a significant advantage among voters for whom "healthcare, democracy, and fighting political extremism" are key issues. According to Reuters, 43% of those surveyed believe Harris will handle these issues better, while 38% of Americans think Trump is the more suitable candidate.

While Harris has the upper hand on social issues, Donald Trump remains the favourite in areas related to the economy. According to the poll, 45% of respondents believe the former president will handle issues like "unemployment and job creation" better, compared to 40% who favour the Democratic candidate.

The Wall Street Journal published the results of a survey conducted in seven so-called swing states on Saturday, which could play a crucial role in the final election outcome.

When asked who would better lead the country through international conflicts, respondents indicated Trump as the better leader: 50% assessed that he would handle the situation in Ukraine better (with 39% support for Harris), and 48% believed he would be more effective on Middle Eastern issues (in this case, 33% of respondents supported Harris).