Iowa

2024 - 11 - 3

Iowa Gets Shook: Kamala Harris Slips Past Trump in Latest Poll!

2024 Presidential Election - Donald Trump - Iowa Poll - Kamala Harris - Political Strategy - Selzer Polling Organization - Swing States - Voting Rights

Hold onto your seats! Iowa's political landscape is putting on a show as Kamala Harris takes a surprising lead over Trump! Dive into the drama as we explore what this could mean for the upcoming election!

In a shocking turn of events, Vice President Kamala Harris has managed to snatch a slim lead over former President Donald Trump in the final Iowa poll before the 2024 elections. The Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll reveals Harris at 47% among likely voters, outpacing Trump, who stands at 44%. This revelation has sent ripples through political circles, leading many to ponder whether Iowa, once considered a ruby-red stronghold for Trump, might actually be turning purple. Social media is abuzz, with ‘Election Twitter’ igniting debates and speculations on this unexpected shift.

Interestingly, Trump has dismissed the polling data, using his brash rhetoric to call the pollster Ann Selzer a "Trump hater". Political heavyweights, including North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, have voiced their astonishment, with Burgum stating he would be "completely shocked" if Harris takes Iowa on Election Day. This kind of disagreement from top Republicans emphasizes the high stakes of this election and suggests a possible shift in some key swing states that could shape the outcome.

Nate Silver, a well-respected poll analyst, has chimed in on the Iowa situation, commenting that someone is likely to face a rude awakening in the days to come. Given that Trump previously secured 51% of the vote in Iowa in 2016 and 53% in 2020, this recent poll marks a startling departure from the predictions of a Trump stronghold. With Harris's lead, analysts are now being forced to reconsider the dynamics at play in essential swing states that could tip the scales in favor of the Democrats.

As we stand on the precipice of what could be a pivotal election, the implications of these polling results are profound, demonstrating that Harris may have successfully captured the sentiment of Iowa's voters. But let’s take a detour: did you know that Iowa is also home to the famous Iowa State Fair, where the corn dogs reign supreme? Just like the unpredictable political arena—where polls can reverse faster than a rollercoaster ride—nothing says American democracy quite like chowing down on snacks while candidates woo voters! Another fun fact: Iowa is diverse in agriculture, producing 92% of the nation's popcorn! It seems like both politics and popcorn can pop up with surprises, don't you think?

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Harris takes slim lead over Trump in final Iowa Poll before 2024 ... (Nevada Current)

He won Iowa in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections. The latest Iowa Poll showed Harris leading with 47% of likely voters and Trump with 44%, the Register ...

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Trump refutes Iowa poll showing Harris ahead in red state: 'It's not ... (The Guardian)

Selzer poll, widely respected organization with good record in Iowa, shows vice-president leading Trump 47% to 44%

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Harris' lead in Iowa poll could signal shifts in some key swing states (Business Insider)

A new Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll published on Saturday showed Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of former President Donald Trump by three points in ...

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US election: Kamala Harris boosted by surprise poll lead in Iowa (Euronews)

The election campaign has focused overwhelmingly on seven key swing states, but an esteemed poll shows that Iowa is apparently in play.

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Doug Burgum says he'd be 'completely shocked' if Harris won Iowa (The Hill)

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) said he would be "completely shocked" if Vice President Harris won Iowa on Tuesday.

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A much-watched poll from Iowa points to a Harris landslide (The Economist)

None is so eagerly awaited as the final Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll of Iowa, produced by Selzer & Co, a polling firm. On “Election Twitter”—the colloquial ...

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Nate Silver reacts to shocking Iowa poll: 'Somebody is going to be ... (Times of India)

US News: Trump won Iowa both in 2016 and 2020 making Iowa a ruby-red state. But the nationally recognized poll shows Kamala Harris has picked up support ...

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Ann Selzer Responds to Iowa Poll Backlash (Newsweek)

Donald Trump lashed out at Ann Selzer after her poll found he'd lose Iowa, calling her a "Trump hater."

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US election 'oracle' predicts surprise Kamala Harris win in Iowa as ... (ABC News)

An opinion poll from Iowa has predicted Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will claim a surprise victory in the state in Tuesday's presidential election.

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Who is Ann Selzer? Pollster's record as Iowa poll shows Kamala ... (Newsweek)

Renowned Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, who accurately predicted Donald Trump's 2016 and 2020 wins in the Hawkeye State, now has Vice President Kamala Harris ...

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Final pre-election polling, including in Iowa, paints unclear picture (Los Angeles Times)

The political world was abuzz after respected pollster J. Ann Selzer showed Kamala Harris winning 47% of likely voters in the state of Iowa.

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Why Outlier Poll Showing Harris Winning Iowa Could Spell Trouble ... (Forbes)

Former President Donald Trump has lost his lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in solidly red Iowa, according to a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll ...

High-profile Iowa poll shows Harris ahead of Trump (NPR)

NPR's Scott Detrow talks to pollster J. Ann Selzer about a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll that shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump.

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Judge Allows Iowa to Challenge Voters It Suspects of Being ... (The New York Times)

A federal judge ruled on Sunday that Iowa may continue challenging hundreds of potential ballots cast in the election on the basis that the voters might be ...

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Iowa can challenge ballots of 2000 voters on flawed noncitizen list ... (desmoinesregister.com)

U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher wrote Sunday that both sides seem to agree that some portion of the people on the list are not U.S. citizens.

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Federal judge lets Iowa challenge voter rolls; may affect naturalized ... (Voice of America)

The state's Republican attorney general and secretary of state argued that investigating and potentially removing 2000 names would prevent illegal voting by ...

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Iowa officials can challenge voter registrations, federal judge rules (Axios)

Why it matters: Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said he's working to ensure the election's integrity, but the ACLU joined a group of naturalized citizens in ...

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Trump rages at Iowa poll: 'No President has done more for FARMERS' (The Hill)

Former President Trump raged in a post online after a shocking Iowa poll found Vice President Harris leading in the state.

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Judge rules Iowa can challenge validity of hundreds of ballots from ... (The Guardian)

Republican effort comes despite criticism that the efforts could threaten the voting rights of recently naturalized US citizens in the election.

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'It's a very close race': Political strategists react to new Iowa Poll (KCCI Des Moines)

The poll found that Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris now has a slim lead over former President Donald Trump.

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The 'Iowa Poll' Memes, Explained (Forbes)

Over the weekend, a new poll placed U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump in the state of Iowa.

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Morning Bid: Outliers from Iowa and payrolls sow confusion (Reuters)

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan. With even the Federal Reserve meeting in the shade of Tuesday's election, markets have ...

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New Iowa Poll shows Democrats leading in two congressional races (KCCI Des Moines)

A new poll released Sunday showed Democratic candidates Christina Bohannan and Lanon Baccam leading their Republican opponents Mariannette Miller-Meeks and ...

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Harris hopes fired up in Iowa as tightest US election in decades ... (The Straits Times)

The Harris campaign is hoping that the sentiment bubbling in Iowa will be replicated in the three critical states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.

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Outlier or early warning? Late Iowa Poll confounds - Roll Call (Roll Call)

ANALYSIS — Ann Selzer's survey showing Harris leading Trump in Iowa may be an outlier, but the pollster's record can't be ignored.

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So what's up with that Iowa poll? A few scenarios. (The Washington Post)

A stunning poll released late Saturday shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading in Iowa, a state Trump won easily in 2016 and 2020. What does it mean?

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Iowa poll shows Harris leading Trump by several points (NewsNation Now)

Outlier polling results show Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump by at least three percentage points in Iowa.

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