as the 2024 presidential race gains momentum polling averages are becoming crucial in illustrating where candidates stand in key Battleground states by pulling data from various polls these averages provide a more reliable picture of the broader electoral landscape let's delve into the most recent polling averages across several of the most important States in this election to begin let's quickly outline the solid States states like Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Oklahoma Arkansas Tennessee South Carolina West Virginia Kentucky Missouri Kansas most of Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Indiana Ohio Main second district Nebraska at large Montana Wyoming Idaho Utah and Alaska are all considered safely in Trump's Camp meanwhile on the Democratic side states such as Washington Oregon California Hawaii Colorado Illinois New York Vermont Connecticut New Jersey Delaware Massachusetts Rhode Island Maryland the District of Columbia and Maine's First District are solid for Harris this starting position puts Trump at 149 electoral votes in Harris at 191 electoral votes now let's turn our Focus to the Battleground states which will ultimately determine the outcome of the election one of the first states to examine is Minnesota which offers 10 electoral votes polling averages show Harris with an eight-point lead here firmly placing Minnesota in the likely Democratic column it's not shocking to see Minnesota leaning Democratic given that the state has consistently voted for Democratic presidential candidates since 1976 cities like Minneapolis and St Paul form the heart of Minnesota's Democratic base and Harris's commanding lead indicates that Minnesota is poised to remain a key state for Democrats in 2024 Wisconsin another critical battle state with 10 electoral votes shows Harris leading by Four Points which places the state in the lean Democratic category Wisconsin status as a swing state makes it one of the most hotly contested states in the country both the Harris and Trump campaigns are likely to devote substantial resources to win over the voters here while Harris's lead seems steady Wisconsin is known for its close election margins which means the race could easily narrow as election day approaches given Wisconsin's history of tight races Harris's current lead may not be secure and both candidates will need to make concerted efforts to sway voters in the final weeks next we have Michigan a state with 15 electoral votes and another key prize in the 2024 election the polling averages currently show Harris with a narrow two-point lead placing the state in the Tilt Democratic category Michigan has been a Battleground state in recent elections in 2024 is no exception Harris's narrow lead suggests a strong strong Democratic base in cities like Detroit and in Arbor but the large Rural and working-class population in other parts of Michigan could pose challenges for both candidates while Harris holds an advantage the race remains competitive and Michigan could easily tip in either direction making it one of the most closely watched States as election day draws near Pennsylvania with its 19 electoral votes stands as one of the most critical states in the election the polling average shows Harris with a razor thin onepoint lead putting Pennsylvania in the Tilt Democratic category the state's diverse electorate is one reason for the uncertainty surrounding Pennsylvania Urban centers like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh traditionally vote Democratic while rural areas tend to lean Republican this balance creates an unpredictable Dynamic and Pennsylvania could very well be one of the most hotly contested states in the final days of the election a narrow margin here suggests that neither candidate can afford to take Pennsylvania for granted and it is expected to be a primary focus for both campaigns Pennsylvania has been known to swing in either direction so every effort will be made to sway the undecided voters here Virginia with 13 electoral votes has been trending Democratic in recent election Cycles the polling averages show Harris with a five-point lead putting Virginia in the lean Democratic category Virginia's shift toward the Democratic party has been largely driven by demographic changes particularly in the rapidly growing suburbs of North Northern Virginia this region has become a democratic stronghold helping to push the state from a Battleground in earlier elections to one that now leans solidly Democratic however while Harris's lead in Virginia is strong Republicans still see a path to Victory here and the state remains in play although less so than it has been in previous elections Virginia's growing diversity and urbanization have played a significant role in its political realignment North Carolina is another fiercely competitive date in the 2024 election offering 16 electoral votes the polling averages show Trump with a slight one-point lead placing North Carolina in the Tilt Republican category North Carolina's diverse electorate which includes Urban suburban and Rural voters makes it one of the true Battlegrounds in the 2024 election Trump's narrow lead is encouraging for his campaign but the state remains highly competitive and Harris has the potential to close the gap in the final stretch of the race nor Carolina has a history of close elections and this year is shaping up to be no different both campaigns are expected to pour significant resources into the state as they VI for its crucial electoral votes Georgia with its 16 electoral votes is showing a slight Advantage for Harris with a one-point lead in the polling averages placing the state in the Tilt Democratic column Georgia has transformed from a reliably Red State to a key Battleground in recent elections thanks in large part to the growing suburbs around Atlanta Harris's narrow Le reflects this shifting political landscape the fact that Georgia is now competitive in presidential elections underscores the importance of mobilizing Voters in the state's rapidly growing urban areas both campaigns are likely to invest heavily in turnout operations here as Georgia's 16 electoral votes could play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the election Florida with its 30 electoral votes remains one of the largest and most important Battleground states in the 2024 election the polling averages show Trump with a five-point lead placing Florida in the lean Republican category Florida's diverse electorate which includes retirees Latino voters and suburbanites makes it one of the most complex states to navigate in any election while Trump's lead here appears solid Florida is notorious for its close elections and the final outcome could be much tighter than the current polling suggests both campaigns are likely to focus considerable effort on Florida as winning the state's 30 electoral votes would be a significant boost for either candidate Florida has a history of being a key Battleground and 2024 looks to be no different Texas with 40 electoral votes remains in the likely Republican column with Trump leading by six points in the polling averages Texas has been a republican stronghold for decades though recent elections have seen it become more competitive as its population grows and diversifies Trump's lead here suggests that Texas remains in the Republican camp for now though Democrats are making inroads in the state could continue to shift in future elections winning Texas is crucial for Trump's path to Victory and the state's enormous electoral vote count makes it a major prize in any presidential election New Mexico with its five electoral votes is solidly in the likely Democratic column with Harris leading by nine points in the polling averages New Mexico has been reliably BW in recent elections and Harris's strong lead suggests that this trend will continue the state's large Hispanic population has consistently supported Democratic candidates making New Mexico one of the safer States for Harris in this election Arizona another key Battle Ground with 11 electoral votes shows Trump with a narrow half-point lead in the polling averages placing the state in the Tilt Republican category Arizona has become more competitive in recent elections thanks to shifting demographics and popular growth while Trump holds a slight lead the race is close and Harris could still make gains in the final weeks leading up to the election Arizona's 11 electoral votes are critical and both campaigns will likely focus on turnout efforts in this closely contested State Nevada with its six electoral votes is another Battleground state with Harris holding a one-point lead in the polling averages putting the state in the Tilt Democratic column Nevada has been a blue state in the last four elections though the margin have become tighter each time Harris's slim lead reflects the competitive nature of the state and while it remains in the Democratic column for now the race is far from settled both campaigns are expected to devote significant resources to securing Nevada's electoral votes in New Hampshire Harris has a seven-point lead placing the state in the likely Democratic column Main's atlarge two electoral votes are safely in the Democratic camp with Harris holding a strong lead in Nebraska's Second District where she is ahead by six points the polling averages show a highly competitive 2024 election with several Battleground States showing razor thin margins Harris holds slight leads in States like Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Pennsylvania Georgia and Nevada while Trump has narrow advantages in North Carolina Arizona Florida and Texas the closeness of these races suggests that the election could be decided by just a few thousand votes in key States making every day of campaigning and voter Outreach critical in the final stretch if you haven't already please subscribe it's free and helps continue to make these videos possible