Trump leads Harris in latest presidential poll surveys, with economy at center of voter concerns

ISTANBUL (AA) – As the US presidential election approaches, the most recent polls show Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris in the race, with the economy playing a role in voters’ decisions.

A poll released Thursday by CNBC’s All-America Economic Survey showed Trump leading Harris 48% to 46% nationally, with a margin of error of 3.1%.

In the seven battleground states – Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – Trump leads Harris 48% to 47%, with a margin of error of 4% for that portion of the poll.

This survey highlighted that many voters view the economy as the most important issue, with a significant number trusting Trump to handle it better than Harris.

According to the CNBC survey, 42% of voters believe they would be better off financially if Trump is elected, compared to 24% for Harris.

About 29% felt their financial situation would remain the same no matter who wins.

A poll conducted by the Financial Times in collaboration with the University of Michigan Ross School of Business yielded similar findings. It revealed that 44% of voters trusted Trump more on economic issues, while 43% supported Harris.

According to the poll, when asked who would help them financially, 45% chose Trump, while 37% picked Harris.

Meanwhile, RealClearPolitics, which tracks national and regional polls, found Harris leading by 0.3 percentage points nationwide. But Trump holds a 0.9-point lead in the seven swing states.

A recent Wall Street Journal survey, released on Wednesday, found Trump two percentage points ahead of Harris nationally. The poll showed Trump with 47% and Harris with 45%.