US election race tied 48%-48% between Trump and Harris, NYT poll shows

The ongoing presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris remains extremely tight, a new poll from The New York Times and Siena College shows, with each candidate holding 48 percent of the popular vote as the election nears.

With millions of Americans already casting ballots, Harris faces an uphill battle, the New York Times reports. Historically, Democrats have enjoyed a popular vote lead, even when losing in the Electoral College, but the Harris campaign hoped to establish a stronger national margin to boost her odds in swing states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. However, the latest figures indicate an electorate that remains deeply divided.

Over the past three months, Harris and Trump have remained in a deadlock despite significant national developments. Harris had a slight lead in early October, at 49 percent to Trump’s 46 percent, but this edge has since eroded. While within the poll’s margin of error, the overall trend in national polling shows a tighter race as Election Day draws near.

The real decision will come down to a handful of battleground states, where both candidates have channeled substantial time and resources. Polls in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin indicate an equally close contest.