US vice president Kamala Harris has edged out former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, according to a recent poll conducted by Monmouth University. The survey, released on Wednesday, revealed that 40 percent of voters in the battleground state are certain they will vote for Harris, while 38 percent support Trump. Additionally, 8 percent of respondents indicated they would probably vote for Harris, compared to 7 percent for Trump.
The poll also highlights significant opposition, with 44 percent claim they would definitely not vote for Harris and 46 percent for Trump.
The survey identified inflation as the primary concern for voters, with 62 percent citing it as a key issue. Other important topics included economic growth at 45 percent, abortion at 40 percent, and immigration at 38 percent. Among those prioritising inflation and economic growth, 50 percent support Trump, while 36 percent back Harris.
When it comes to trust regarding economic growth, 51 percent of voters favour Trump over Harris, who garnered 48 percent. In immigration, Trump leads with 54 percent to Harris’s 44 percent, although Harris outperforms Trump on abortion, with 57 percent support compared to Trump’s 39 percent.
The poll, which sampled 654 voters in Pennsylvania, carries a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5 percentage points, according to The Hill.