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Polling Predictions Fail: Trump Secures Victory Over Harris

The 2024 election results saw Donald Trump defeat Kamala Harris, leaving pollsters questioning their predictions and methodologies for accuracy.

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Updated: Nov 6th, 2024, 7:11 PM ET

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In a surprising turn of events during the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump emerged victorious against Kamala Harris despite polls suggesting a close race favoring Harris. Prominent pollsters like Nate Silver and Allan Lichtman failed to accurately predict Trump's support, raising concerns about polling methodologies that underestimated Trump voters' engagement. With Trump winning critical swing states and poll results dramatically skewed, experts are calling for a reevaluation of polling techniques to better capture less politically engaged voters. The election outcome highlights the ongoing challenges in accurately forecasting election results.

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