A recent tracker suggests that Donald Trump‘s edge over Joe Biden in the polls is diminishing.
Trump and Biden have both clinched their respective party nominations for the 2024 election, setting the stage for a closely contested race. Recent polls indicate a virtual tie between them, with Biden now edging ahead in some surveys.
In a recent Morning Consult Poll conducted on 10,260 registered voters from June 7 to 9, Biden now leads Trump by a point, marking a shift from prior weeks where Trump was slightly ahead.
While Trump disputes the allegations against him, claiming them to be politically motivated, his popularity seems to be waning in the polls. State-level polls, which can be more accurate predictors of election outcomes due to the Electoral College system, show a tight race between the two candidates.
Despite leading in some polls, it’s premature to predict the final outcome with the election still months away. Both candidates, as per Mark Shanahan, a professor of American politics, have had their share of highs and lows.
As the election season unfolds, issues like the Hunter Biden trial and the Gaza conflict may continue to influence voter sentiment, making the race even more unpredictable. Given the closeness of the contest and the margin of error in polls, the true outcome remains uncertain until the candidates engage in face-to-face debates.
The presidential election is scheduled for November 5, 2018.