By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies

Catch Live Updates on the US Presidential Election Results

November 5, 2024

As Americans head to the polls, the tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is being closely watched, with the outcome likely hinging on results from seven key swing states. Early exit polls from Edison Research indicate a decline in favorability for both candidates compared to previous elections, highlighting a competitive and unpredictable race.

State-by-State Exit Polls

Pennsylvania:

• Trump: 46% favorability, down from 48% in 2020.
• Harris: 46% favorability, compared to Biden’s 50% in 2020.

Wisconsin:

• Harris: 47% favorability, slightly lower than Biden’s 50% in 2020.
• Trump: 44% favorability, a modest rise from 43% in 2020.
• Voter Demographics: 84% white (down from 86%), 6% black (unchanged), 5% Hispanic (up from 4%).

Nevada:

• Harris: 44% favorability, a significant dip from Biden’s 52% in 2020.
• Trump: 47% favorability, down from 48%.
• Voter Demographics: 66% white (up from 65%), 8% black (up from 7%), 17% Hispanic (unchanged).

Michigan:

• Harris: 48% favorability, down from Biden’s 51% in 2020.
• Trump: 45% favorability, consistent with 2020.
• Voter Demographics: 79% white (down from 81%), 11% black (down from 12%), 6% Hispanic (up from 3%).

Georgia:

• Harris: 49% favorability, a slight decrease from Biden’s 50%.
• Trump: 46% favorability, unchanged from 2020.
• Voter Demographics: 57% white (down from 61%), 30% black (up from 29%), 8% Hispanic (up from 7%).

North Carolina:

• Harris: 48% favorability, compared to Biden’s 50%.
• Trump: 43% favorability, down from 47%.
• Voter Demographics: 69% white (up from 65%), 19% black (down from 23%), 8% Hispanic (up from 5%).

Arizona:

• Harris: 46% favorability, compared to Biden’s 49% in 2020.
• Trump: 46% favorability, down from 48%.
• Voter Demographics: 63% white (down from 74%), 4% black (up from 2%), 26% Hispanic (up from 19%).

National Exit Poll Insights

Edison Research’s first national exit poll highlights key voter demographics and issues:

• Demographics: 53% of voters are women (up from 52% in 2020), 71% are white (up from 67%), and 57% lack a college degree (down from 59%).
• Financial Impact: 45% of voters report their finances have worsened over the last four years, a sharp rise from 20% in 2020.
• Top Issues: 31% economy, 11% immigration, 14% abortion, 35% democracy, and 4% foreign policy.
• Favorability: Trump’s favorability has slipped to 44%, down from 46%, while Harris’s is at 48%, compared to Biden’s 52% favorability in 2020.

Outlook

With the favorability ratings of both candidates declining in key swing states, the competition remains intense. Harris and Trump are vying for the trust of a divided electorate, with issues such as the economy, democracy, and immigration shaping the election’s outcome. Analysts predict that these early results could signal a long night ahead as each state’s vote is tallied. Stay tuned for continuous updates.