Democrat Kamala Harris has surged ahead of Republican Donald Trump, holding a 45% to 41% lead in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.

The poll, published recently reflects growing enthusiasm for Harris as the November 5 election approaches.

This 4-point advantage among registered voters marks an increase from the 1-point lead she held in late July, signaling a significant shift in voter sentiment.

Harris has particularly strengthened her support among women and Hispanic voters.

The poll shows her leading Trump by 13 percentage points in both demographics, with a 49% to 36% advantage.

This is a notable increase from her July lead, where she was ahead by 9 points among women and 6 points among Hispanic voters.

Despite Trump maintaining his lead among white voters and men, his support among those without a college degree has decreased, narrowing to a 7-point lead from 14 points in July.

The U.S. presidential race has seen significant changes over the summer.

Especially after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race on July 21 following a challenging debate performance against Trump.

Since Biden’s exit, Harris has gained ground in both national polls and critical swing states.

Although national polls like Reuters/Ipsos provide valuable insights into voter preference.

The outcome of the election will ultimately be decided by the Electoral College, with key battleground states playing a crucial role.

In seven pivotal states—Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, Michigan, and Nevada.

Trump holds a narrow 45% to 43% lead over Harris among registered voters.

A separate Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll published later indicated that Harris is either leading or tied with Trump in each of these states.

Harris’s rise in the polls is partly driven by the enthusiasm she has generated among Democratic voters.

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According to the Reuters/Ipsos poll, 73% of Democratic registered voters are more excited about voting in November since Harris entered the race.

This is a marked contrast to earlier sentiments, where many Biden supporters were primarily motivated by a desire to prevent Trump’s re-election.

52% of Harris’s supporters are backing her because they believe in her candidacy, not just to oppose Trump.

While Trump still holds an edge in economic management, with 45% of voters favouring his approach compared to 36% for Harris.

She leads on abortion policy, holding a 47% to 31% advantage.

This issue remains critical for Democrats, especially after the conservative U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn the national right to abortion.

It remains to be seen whether Harris can maintain her momentum and continue to build on the enthusiasm that has energized her campaign.