Harris and Trump Target Critical States as Election Day Approaches
As the U.S. presidential election approaches on November 5, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are engaged in a tightly contested race, particularly in key swing states. The Electoral College system, which requires 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win, makes these battlegrounds critical, with all seven currently seen as toss-ups.
Pennsylvania, with 19 electoral votes, has become a pivotal state. Trump narrowly won it in 2016, while Biden took it in 2020. Both candidates are heavily campaigning here, addressing the state’s economic challenges linked to its declining manufacturing sector.
Georgia, which holds 16 electoral votes, has become a flashpoint since Trump‘s presidency, particularly due to his recent indictment for election interference. Biden’s 2020 victory was historic, but demographic changes may favor Harris, who is focusing on minority voter outreach.
North Carolina is also up for grabs, with Harris optimistic about winning the state, which has leaned Republican for decades. A recent scandal involving the state’s GOP gubernatorial candidate could complicate Trump’s chances.
In Michigan, Trump previously flipped the state in 2016, but Biden regained it in 2020. Harris faces challenges this year, particularly from the Arab-American community, critical of the Biden administration’s stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Arizona and Wisconsin are crucial battlegrounds as well. Arizona, which Biden won by a slim margin in 2020, may sway back to Trump, while Wisconsin, pivotal in both 2016 and 2020, remains a key focus for both candidates.
Finally, Nevada, with six electoral votes, has not favored Republicans since 2004, but recent trends show a tightening race as Harris has made significant strides. Both candidates are focused on economic issues and voter outreach as they head toward the election.
