Kamala Harris Surges Ahead in Iowa: A Shift in Voter Dynamics

In a surprising shift, U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has surpassed former President Donald Trump in Iowa's latest poll, driven by female voters. The poll shows Harris leading Trump 47% to 44%, signaling a significant change from previous elections where Trump had a stronghold in Iowa.

In a dramatic shift in voter sentiment, U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has taken the lead over former President Donald Trump in the latest Iowa poll. Traditionally a Republican stronghold, Iowa has seen a swing driven primarily by women voters, as evidenced by the Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll.

The poll, conducted from October 28 to October 31, surveyed 808 likely voters and shows Harris leading Trump by a margin of 47% to 44%. While this remains within the margin of error, it marks a turnaround from earlier findings where Trump held a four-point lead.

This shift in voter dynamics highlights the influence of demographic factors such as gender and age, with Harris gaining traction among older politically independent women and younger voters under 30. As the national race remains tight, both candidates are focusing efforts on crucial battleground states in the final campaign days.

(With inputs from agencies.)