A new view of the race for the U.S. presidency shows Kamala Harris widening her edge over Donald Trump in public support, according to a national poll conducted by Reuters in collaboration with Ipsos. The data suggest a momentum shift that signals Harris pulling ahead by a meaningful margin, with voters responding to a blend of policy signals, leadership perception, and overall trust in the candidates to manage the economy and other major challenges. The poll’s findings come as campaigns intensify their outreach and frame the contrast between the two contenders around core issues that resonate with different demographic groups across the country.
According to the survey, Harris’s popularity rate is 45 percent, while Trump’s is 41 percent. The advantage represents a three-point uptick since the last measurement in July, a shift that analysts will be watching closely as it could foreshadow how voter sentiment might evolve through late summer and into the fall. The data show that any movement in favor of Harris could be linked to a combination of messaging on economic stability, immigration policy, and a perception of steady, prepared leadership during a period of national and global uncertainty. These dynamics underscore how small shifts in public opinion can accumulate if amplified by campaign events, media coverage, and the framing used by each candidate’s team across battleground states and key urban and rural communities alike.
In addition, the US Democratic Party candidate was ahead of Trump in popularity among both women and the Hispanic population, with 49 percent of voters ready to vote for Harris and 36 percent for the Republicans. This gender and ethnicity breakdown suggests that Harris is connecting with a broader coalition in ways that could be decisive in swing regions where turnout and demographic composition matter most. The data also imply that, among voters who prioritize healthcare access, climate policy, and social safety nets, Harris’s stance is resonating more effectively. The margin among these groups may reflect the alignment of policy proposals with the concerns of older voters, young families, and immigrant communities who are looking for a candidate who can articulate a clear pathway to economic opportunity while preserving social values that many voters deem important.
The report also notes that Trump is leading among white voters and men, but his popularity among those without a college degree continues to decline. This pattern points to a persistent formation of political attitudes where education level intersects with regional economic realities. Analysts will be watching whether Trump can maintain his foothold with specific segments by emphasizing a message of directness, discipline, and traditional values, while Harris attempts to broaden her appeal to non-college-educated voters through practical plans aimed at job creation, apprenticeship programs, and a credible approach to inflation and cost-of-living pressures that families face daily.
Before this survey showed Americans believe Harris has the upper hand over Trump on the economy and immigration, but prefer Trump on issues such as honesty and discipline. The contrast across these domains highlights how voters weigh policy outcomes against personal character traits when making choices about the next leadership cycle. The economy remains a central concern, with voters seeking stability and tangible improvements in wages and price stability. On immigration, voters appear to favor principled yet humane approaches that balance border security with orderly pathways to legality and opportunity. On personal qualities, traits like honesty and discipline become a litmus test for trust in the executive branch, shaping how the public evaluates both candidates beyond their policy proposals alone.
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