Harris Takes National Lead Over Trump After Debate, New Polls Show

Vice President Kamala Harris has moved ahead of President Donald Trump in national polling for the first time since entering the race, according to recent surveys from Reuters/Ipsos and other pollsters. The latest results show Harris leading Trump 44% to 41% among registered voters, a shift that follows her widely viewed debate performance.

The polling, which surveyed 2,000 registered voters, suggests Harris has made gains with key voting blocs, including women and independent voters. Those improvements appear to have helped narrow the race and give her a modest but notable edge in the national popular vote.

While the lead remains within the margin of error in some surveys, the change marks an important moment in the contest. National polling does not determine the outcome of the Electoral College, but it can signal momentum and shape the broader political narrative.

For Harris, the numbers represent her strongest showing since becoming the Democratic nominee. For Trump, they underscore the challenge of maintaining support as the campaign intensifies and voters continue to weigh the candidates’ performances on the debate stage and on the trail.