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Surprising Iowa Poll Shows Kamala Harris Leading Donald Trump Ahead of Election Day

A new Iowa poll indicates Kamala Harris leads Trump by three points, complicating the final push in a closely contested presidential race.

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Updated: Nov 4th, 2024, 9:12 PM ET

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As Election Day approaches, an unexpected poll from Iowa reveals Vice President Kamala Harris with a slight lead over former President Donald Trump, raising alarms for the Trump camp. The Des Moines Register poll shows Harris at 47% and Trump at 44%, contrasting with Trump's victories in previous Iowa elections. Pollster J. Ann Selzer attributes Harris's rise to strong support among older women, signaling potential shifts in battleground states. With both candidates intensifying their campaigns in key states, the electoral landscape remains tense and unpredictable.

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