Most Pennsylvania voters say Harris won last week’s debate. But the presidential race in the state remains close — and its Senate contest is tight, too.
Harris and Trump essentially tied in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, Washington Post poll findsPublished: 1 minute ago
More than 8 in 10 registered voters in Pennsylvania reported watching at least some of last week’s presidential debate, including similar majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independents. Twice as many debate-watchers said Harris won the debate than said Trump, 54 percent to 27 percent, with another 17 percent saying neither won.
The Post poll finds that voter enthusiasm in Pennsylvania is extraordinarily high, with 93 percent of registered voters saying they are certain to vote. Similarly, 78 percent of Pennsylvania voters say they are “extremely motivated” to cast ballots this year. Among the most motivated voters, 50 percent support Trump while 49 percent support Harris.Voter turnout surged between 2016 and 2020 in Pennsylvania, and the composition of the electorate will be crucial again this year.
More than half of voters also say the economy and crime and safety are extremely important issues. Immigration, health care and abortion rank lower, although more than 4 in 10 voters say each issue is extremely important in their choice. Overall, Pennsylvania voters have a dour view of the national economy, with 66 percent saying it is either “not so good” or “poor,” while 33 percent say it is either “excellent” or “good.” They have a more optimistic view of their own financial situations, with 60 percent positive and 37 percent negative. Among voters who say the economy is bad but their pocketbooks are okay, Trump leads by 34 percentage points.
Both candidates have tried to position themselves as agents of change. Voters’ perceptions of what kind of change each might bring reflect the overall divisions in the state and the partisan divide in the country. Though Biden won the state in 2020 and lived in Scranton as a child, he remains unpopular with Pennsylvania voters, with 41 percent saying they approve of the job he is doing as president and 57 percent disapproving, including 49 percent who strongly disapprove.
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