Around 240 million Americans are eligible to vote in the 2024 US election. However, only a small number of these voters in a few key states will likely determine whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump wins the presidency. Experts believe that just a handful of states could swing the election either way.
The six states to watch closely are Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These states could hold the key to who takes the White House. As the election nears, both campaigns are working hard to win over undecided voters in these critical areas.
Arizona
In 2020, Arizona helped the Democrats win the presidency by narrowly supporting their candidate for the first time since the 1990s. Arizona, which shares a long border with Mexico, is at the center of the nation’s immigration debate. While border crossings have decreased recently, immigration remains a top concern for voters.
Donald Trump has criticized Kamala Harris’s handling of immigration, as she was tasked with addressing the border crisis by President Joe Biden. Trump has also promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in US history if re-elected.
Abortion is another hot issue in Arizona, where state Republicans tried to bring back a 160-year-old near-total ban on abortion. This effort failed, but the issue remains highly controversial, especially after the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion in 2022.
Georgia
Georgia was a major battleground in the 2020 election, and it remains a critical state for 2024. Trump and 18 others are accused of trying to overturn his narrow 2020 defeat in Georgia, leading to one of his ongoing criminal prosecutions.
Georgia has one of the largest African-American populations in the country, a group that played a crucial role in Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. While some disillusionment has been reported among Black voters, the Harris campaign is focusing on energizing this important demographic.
Michigan
Michigan, a state that backed Joe Biden in 2020, is seen as a bellwether for the 2024 election. The state has a significant Arab-American population, and there is growing discontent over Biden’s support for Israel during the conflict in Gaza. In a recent Democratic primary, over 100,000 voters chose to remain “uncommitted” in protest against the US government’s military aid to Israel.
Kamala Harris has taken a tougher stance on Israel, hoping to win over voters who are unhappy with Biden’s position. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has emphasized the importance of Michigan in his path to victory, urging Israel to conclude its operations in Gaza quickly.
Nevada
Nevada has been a reliably Democratic state in recent elections, but Republicans see a chance to flip it in 2024. Polls initially showed Trump leading over Biden, but that lead has narrowed since Harris became the Democratic candidate. Both parties are vying for the state’s large Latino population.
Despite strong economic growth under Biden, Nevada’s post-Covid recovery has been slower than in other states. The state’s unemployment rate is the highest in the country after California and Washington, D.C. Trump has promised to lower taxes and reduce regulations if re-elected, appealing to voters who are frustrated with the current economic situation.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, another key swing state, was crucial to Biden’s 2020 victory. The economy, especially inflation, is a top concern for voters here. While inflation has been decreasing, the cost of living, particularly for groceries, has risen faster in Pennsylvania than in any other state.
Trump survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania earlier this year, which has added tension to the campaign. He has attacked Harris by linking her to the Biden administration’s economic policies, which many voters view unfavorably.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin has been a pivotal state in the last two presidential elections, with narrow margins deciding the outcome each time. This state could be influenced by third-party candidates, such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who could draw votes away from either Harris or Trump.
The Republicans held their 2024 convention in Milwaukee, underscoring the state’s importance. Kamala Harris was also in Milwaukee when she was formally nominated as the Democratic candidate, highlighting the state’s significance to both campaigns.
Conclusion
As the 2024 US election approaches, all eyes are on these six swing states. With both campaigns working tirelessly to win over undecided voters, the outcome in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin could determine who becomes the next president of the United States.
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