With several weeks to go before Election Day, both campaigns will be closely watching the state for any signs of shifting political winds.
Recent polls compiled by FiveThirtyEight suggest that while former President Donald Trump maintains a lead in Texas over Vice President Kamala Harris, this year’s presidential race in the Lone Star State may be more competitive than initially anticipated.
Most surveys conducted among likely voters in the state in June showed Trump with a significant lead over President Joe Biden. However, recent polls suggest that Harris, who became the Democratic nominee following Biden’s withdrawal on July 21, may be narrowing the gap in Texas.
A series of surveys conducted over the past few months show Trump consistently ahead of the vice president in Texas, though the margin varies. The most recent poll by Quantus Polls and News, conducted between August 29 and 30 among 1,000 registered voters, gives Trump an 8-point lead over Harris, 52 to 44 percent.
This latest poll aligns with a trend observed in earlier surveys. A Public Policy Polling survey commissioned by Clean and Prosperous America, conducted between August 21 and 22, showed Trump leading by 5 points, with 49 percent support compared to Harris’ 44 percent.
