Post-debate polls show a tight race between Harris and Trump.
The VP debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump drew over 67 million viewers, surpassing the previous record.
Initial polls gave Kamala Harris a clear win over Trump in her performance. A Reuters/Ipsos survey found 53% thought she did better compared to 24% for Trump.
However, multiple surveys show the race remains tight. Data for Progress and RMG Research polls put Harris ahead nationally by 4 points.
In key swing states, the competition is close. North Carolina and Michigan polls show Trump ahead but within the margin of error. Trump maintains a larger lead in traditionally Republican states like Missouri and Alaska.
Harris is performing well in Democratic states such as New Hampshire and Wisconsin where she leads the polls. The Morning Consult survey places Harris 5 points ahead post-debate, a larger gap than previous surveys.
Most analysts conclude the nationwide and state-level contests are not decisively tilted towards either candidate yet. With the campaigns intensifying outreach to swing regions, voter intentions may change.
The tight polling indicates the presidential race will likely be decided by narrow margins across a few critical battleground territories.
