Americans are deciding today who their next President will be. The race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is tight, with the outcome expected to be determined by seven swing states.
Although the official declaration of the next president might take some time, exit polls will provide an early indication of public sentiment in the meantime.
The First Exit Poll Is Out
Edison Research has released the first exit poll of the day, focusing on voter demographics.
The key findings of the exit polls are as follows:
- 53% of voters are women, up from 52% in 2020
- 71% are white, compared to 67% in 2020
- 57% do not have a college degree, down from 59% in 2020
- 45% said their personal finances are worse than four years ago, versus 20% in 2020
- Top issues influencing votes: 31% economy, 11% immigration, 14% abortion, 35% democracy, and 4% foreign policy
- 44% view Trump favourably, down from 46% in 2020
- 48% view Harris favourably, compared to 52% for Biden in 2020
Americans are deciding today who their next President will be. The race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is tight, with the outcome expected to be determined by seven swing states.
Although the official declaration of the next president might take some time, exit polls will provide an early indication of public sentiment in the meantime.
The First Exit Poll Is Out
Edison Research has released the first exit poll of the day, focusing on voter demographics.
The key findings of the exit polls are as follows:
- 53% of voters are women, up from 52% in 2020
- 71% are white, compared to 67% in 2020
- 57% do not have a college degree, down from 59% in 2020
- 45% said their personal finances are worse than four years ago, versus 20% in 2020
- Top issues influencing votes: 31% economy, 11% immigration, 14% abortion, 35% democracy, and 4% foreign policy
- 44% view Trump favourably, down from 46% in 2020
- 48% view Harris favourably, compared to 52% for Biden in 2020
This post is originally published on FINANCEMAGNATES.