### Election Polls Reveal Tight Races in Georgia and North Carolina

Recent polls from Quinnipiac University have painted a complex picture as Election Day approaches, especially in the crucial Southeast swing states of Georgia and North Carolina. In Georgia, former President Donald Trump is currently leading Vice President Kamala Harris with 49% support compared to Harris's 47%. In North Carolina, the race is neck-and-neck, with Trump narrowly edging out Harris by a mere 2%, holding 49% to her 47%.

Polling Analyst Tim Malloy highlighted the significance of these states, noting that the 32 electoral votes between Georgia and North Carolina could determine the outcome of the election. The polls show that Trump has a considerable edge on issues like the economy, immigration, and managing a national crisis. In Georgia, 53% of likely voters believe Trump would handle these issues better compared to 44% for Harris. The numbers are similar in North Carolina, with Trump again leading Harris on key issues.

On specific matters such as preserving democracy and tackling national crises, the results are mixed. In Georgia, 49% of respondents believe Trump is better suited to preserving democracy, slightly ahead of Harris, who stands at 47%. In North Carolina, the margin is even narrower, with Trump at 49% and Harris at 48%.

Public opinion on the candidates varies. In Georgia, 43% have a favorable view of Trump while 50% view him unfavorably. Harris fares similarly, with favorability and unfavorability ratings of 48% each. In North Carolina, 47% view Trump favorably against 49% unfavorably, while Harris's favorability stands at 49% compared to 48% unfavorably.

In the North Carolina gubernatorial race, Democrat Josh Stein is ahead of Republican Mark Robinson by a significant margin. Stein holds 52% of the likely voter support, while Robinson lags behind at 39%. Libertarian candidate Mike Ross and Constitution Party candidate Vinny Smith receive 3% and 1% support, respectively.

Robinson's campaign has been clouded by allegations of making racist and lewd comments, yet 48% of North Carolina voters believe he should remain in the race. Despite the controversy, 81% of Republicans continue to support Robinson, while 55% of independents back Stein.

Election confidence varies between the states. In Georgia, only 33% of voters are very confident that votes will be counted accurately, while 37% are somewhat confident. In North Carolina, confidence is slightly higher with 37% very confident and 41% somewhat confident.

Quinnipiac University conducted the poll from September 25th to 29th, surveying 942 likely voters in Georgia and 953 in North Carolina, both with a margin of error of +/- 3.2 percentage points.