Third party candidates could cost Kamala Harris dearly in Pennsylvania, says poll
third-party candidates Jill Stein and Chase Oliver could significantly affect Kamala Harris' chances in Pennsylvania. This state, with its 19 Electoral College votes, is crucial for any presidential candidate. A poll by Wick, conducted between August 27 and 29, indicated that in a direct contest, Harris and Donald Trump are tied at 49 percent each. However, when third-party candidates are included, Trump gains a slight edge, leading with 48 percent to Harris' 47 percent. Stein and Oliver are each polling at 1 percent, as per the reports of MSN.
Poll variations and trends
Different polls show varied impacts of third-party candidates. A Cygnal poll from mid-August displayed Harris leading Trump by 1 point head-to-head, but when third-party candidates were considered, Trump led by 1 point. In this poll, Stein had 2 percent and Robert F. Kennedy 5 percent. Kennedy later withdrew from the race, impacting the future ballots. Conversely, a Bloomberg/Morning Consult poll from late August suggested Harris benefits from third-party candidates' presence, showing her lead over Trump increasing from 3 to 5 points. In this poll, both Stein and Oliver held 1 percent each.
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Polls and demographic insights
Polling trends reveal mixed results for Harris when third-party candidates are in the race. A Focaldata poll from mid-August showed a tie between Harris and Trump in a direct matchup, with Harris leading by 1 point when third-party candidates,
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