Harris gains ground on Trump in key Sun Belt states

Recent Fox News polls indicate that Vice President Kamala Harris has made significant gains in key battleground states, including Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina, compared to President Biden's previous numbers. Harris's support among women, Black voters, and young voters has contributed to her narrow lead over former President Trump in these states. In Arizona, she is ahead by 1 percentage point, while in Georgia and Nevada, she leads by 2 points. Trump, however, maintains a slight edge in North Carolina by 1 point. The polling data reveals that Harris has garnered 79% support from Black voters, 56% from Hispanics, and 55% from those under 30, showcasing an improvement over Biden's performance in the 2020 election. Conversely, Trump retains strong support among White voters without a college degree and rural voters, although his backing from Black voters has increased from 7% to 19%. The dynamics of voter support suggest a competitive race, with Democrats showing slightly more backing for Harris than Republicans for Trump. Additionally, the surveys indicate that voters in Arizona and Nevada are largely in favor of upcoming ballot initiatives on abortion rights, with three-quarters expressing support. The polls were conducted from August 23-26, involving over 4,000 registered voters across the four states, and the results reflect a margin of error of ±1.5 percentage points overall. As the election approaches, the shifting support dynamics highlight the potential for a closely contested race, with Harris's campaign capitalizing on demographic advantages that could influence the outcome in these critical states.