**Harris Maintains Lead Over Trump in Wisconsin Despite Key Issue Challenges**

In the latest Marquette Law School poll, Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slight edge over former President Donald Trump in the crucial swing state of Wisconsin. The poll, conducted between September 18 and 26, reveals that 52% of respondents favor Harris, while Trump garners 48% support.

Despite this overall lead, Trump outpaces Harris in several critical policy areas. The former president has a commanding 49%-37% lead on immigration issues. Additionally, Trump is perceived more favorably on economic matters, with 50% of respondents confident in his ability to manage the economy, compared to 42% who support Harris. On the handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Trump leads 45%-33%.

Harris, however, retains voter trust on other significant topics. She leads Trump on abortion rights, with 53% of respondents favoring her handling of the issue against Trump's 36%. Additionally, 49% believe Harris would ensure a fair and accurate election, while only 39% said the same for Trump.

The Marquette poll indicates a highly engaged voter base, with 46% of participants admitting they have ceased discussing politics with someone because of the presidential race. A total of 882 registered voters and 798 likely voters were surveyed, with the poll carrying a margin of error of 4.4%.

The battle for Wisconsin is pivotal, remaining one of the few decisive states that could determine the 2024 presidential election outcome. Parallel contests in swing states like Ohio and Pennsylvania are also seen as critical. Notably, Harris holds a narrow lead in Pennsylvania, with an AARP survey indicating a 49%-47% split among likely voters. This survey sampled 1,398 likely voters and has a margin of error of four percentage points.