Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final campaign pushes in key states as Election Day approaches. With a strong lead in Virginia, Harris holds a 10-point advantage over Trump, according to a recent Roanoke College poll. This poll shows Harris at 51% support among likely voters compared to Trump’s 41%. Independent candidates Cornel West and Chase Oliver each hold 2%, with Green Party candidate Jill Stein polling at 1%. Only 2% of voters remain undecided, while another 2% plan to vote for other candidates.
In Virginia’s Senate race, incumbent Democrat Tim Kaine leads Republican challenger Hung Cao by 11 points. Voters in this poll identified the economy as their top issue (43%), followed by abortion rights (20%) and immigration (12%).
Meanwhile, a separate report from Pennsylvania highlights a state Supreme Court ruling requiring mail-in ballots to have a handwritten date to be counted. This decision, praised by Republicans as a step to safeguard voting integrity, overturns an earlier ruling that found the dating requirement unconstitutional.
In Nevada, Republicans have nearly closed a previous Democratic voter registration lead, with high early turnout indicating strong GOP engagement. Similarly, in Georgia, record early voting numbers, particularly in Trump-supporting counties, suggest momentum for the former president.
Elsewhere, Representative Rashida Tlaib chose not to endorse Harris at a Detroit rally, calling instead for voter mobilization. On the GOP side, prominent Republican figures like Governor Kristi Noem and Donald Trump Jr. have been actively supporting disaster relief efforts in North Carolina following Hurricane HeleDay
The final days leading up to Election Day reveal sharp political divides, with both parties focusing on voter turnout, issue-based appeals, and campaign trail strategies to secure last-minute support.
As Election Day nears, both major campaigns are ramping up efforts across swing states and critical regions. Vice President Kamala Harris, currently leading in Virginia by 10 points, is focusing on the economy, healthcare, and abortion rights, topics her campaign believes are resonating strongly with voters. Harris has held numerous rallies in the Midwest and key Democratic strongholds, positioning herself as the candidate for progressive values and economic stability. While she has yet to hold a formal press conference, Harris has increased media engagement, with recent appearances on popular news networks and talk shows.
In contrast, former President Donald Trump is making a final push to sway battleground states, aiming to reclaim states he narrowly lost in 2020, like Georgia and Arizona. The Trump campaign has particularly focused on early voter turnout and registration drives. In Nevada, where Republicans have virtually erased the Democratic lead in registered voters, Trump’s supporters have also shown strong early voting turnout, a strategy traditionally dominated by Democrats. Trump’s last-minute rally in Salem, Virginia, underscores his attempt to flip the state that has leaned Democratic since 2004.
Meanwhile, recent developments have heightened tensions in Pennsylvania, where a new state Supreme Court ruling mandates mail-in ballots must include handwritten dates to be counted. This requirement, upheld after a GOP-led appeal, is seen by Republicans as a victory for election integrity, while some Democrats argue it could lead to voter disenfranchisement.
In Michigan, Representative Rashida Tlaib made headlines for withholding her endorsement of Harris, a decision tied to her opposition to the administration's stance on Middle East policies. Tlaib’s influence in Michigan could be a crucial factor, as Democrats aim to solidify support in this key state.
In addition to the campaign trail, the GOP faces scrutiny over comments by former President Trump regarding Rep. Liz Cheney, which some interpreted as promoting violence. Democratic strategist James Carville recently criticized media figures for focusing on polling and policy rather than confronting Trump’s rhetoric, sparking further debate on political discourse.
On the ground, aid efforts continue in hurricane-affected North Carolina, where South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Donald Trump Jr. joined Franklin Graham to provide warm clothing and other necessities to storm victims. These efforts have been framed as both humanitarian and campaign-related, with Trump allies emphasizing their commitment to community support.
This complex pre-election landscape reflects deeply polarized voter sentiment, with both campaigns targeting specific demographics and issues in the hope of securing a winning coalition on Election Day.
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