Is Trump or Harris Ahead in the Polls Today, September 23?

With the 2024 presidential election on the horizon, the recent polling outcomes for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, released on September 23, are generating considerable interest. This competitive race highlights the rivalry between the candidates in a polarized political landscape. Recent surveys provide insights into national and state-level voter support trends as election day approaches.

Here is a summary of the most up-to-date polling data and its potential implications for the race.

Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump Poll Results for September 23

As of September 23, 2024, recent national polling data shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by an average of 3.6%, according to 204 national polls (via The Hill).

The most recent national poll, conducted between September 19-21 by CBS News/YouGov, reports Harris with 52% of the vote compared to Trump’s 48%, giving Harris a 4-point advantage.

In key battleground states, the race remains tight. For example, in Arizona, Trump holds a narrow 0.1% lead, while in Pennsylvania, Harris leads by 1.2%. These state polls highlight the competitive nature of the race, with pollsters like MassINC/Spotlight PA, and The Trafalgar Group capturing fluctuating results.

The latest Arizona poll from Emerson College (Sept 16-19) shows Trump ahead by 1%, while Harris maintains a slight edge in Pennsylvania, leading by 1.2% in a MassINC/Spotlight PA poll conducted between September 13-19. In Georgia, Trump has a razor-thin 0.1% lead, according to polling data from September 23. However, Harris maintains slight advantages in states like Nevada, where she leads by 1.2%, and Wisconsin, where she holds a 2% lead.

Harris leads Trump by 5.9% in Virginia, based on 10 polls. The latest ActiVote poll shows Harris at 55.2% and Trump at 44.8%, giving Harris a notable 10-point advantage. Other polls, including those from Research America Inc. and Washington Post-Schar School, also indicate Harris remains ahead, albeit by smaller margins. In Wisconsin, Harris has a 2.0% lead with 49.5% compared to Trump’s 47.5%. 

Ultimately, these polling results underscore the close competition between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump across both national and state levels. With leads fluctuating and battleground states playing a pivotal role, the final outcome will likely depend on shifts in voter sentiment in the coming weeks.