In the aftermath of the highly anticipated presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the frontrunner, leading Republican candidate Donald Trump by a margin of five points in the race for the November 5th presidential election, according to two recent polls.

The Reuters/Ipsos poll, which closed on Thursday, revealed that Harris secured a 47% to 42% advantage over Trump. Similarly, the Morning Consult poll, also released on Thursday, demonstrated a lead of 50% to 45% in favor of Harris. The results highlight a significant increase in Harris' lead compared to previous polls conducted by these organizations.

The growing momentum for Harris following the debate has been echoed in other recent polls as well. The YouGov poll conducted for The Times of London shows Harris with a four-point lead, while the Leger poll conducted for the New York Post and the SoCal Strategies poll both indicate a three-point lead for Harris.

A closer look at the Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that among voters who claimed to have heard at least something about the debate, 53% believed Harris emerged as the winner, while only 24% thought Trump was successful. Furthermore, the poll revealed that 52% of respondents felt that Trump stumbled and didn't appear sharp, in contrast to 21% who said the same of Harris. Interestingly, one in five Republican voters also believed that Trump did not appear sharp during the debate.

Harris also received higher marks in terms of her demeanor and approachability. When asked about which candidate appeared more dignified, 56% of those familiar with the debate chose Harris, compared to just 24% who selected Trump. Additionally, 49% of respondents perceived Harris as someone who would listen to their concerns and understand them, while only 18% saw Trump in the same light.

The polls conducted by Reuters/Ipsos and Morning Consult surveyed 1,690 U.S. adults nationwide, including 1,405 registered voters. The margin of error for registered voters was approximately three percentage points.

Amidst controversy surrounding Trump's announcement on social media that there will be no third debate, Harris took the opportunity to advocate for another debate, asserting that voters deserve to hear from both candidates again on the debate stage. Speaking at a rally in Charlotte, Harris emphasized the importance of the election and the issues at stake.

While national surveys provide valuable insights into the opinions of the electorate, it's crucial to remember that the eventual winner will be determined by the state-by-state results of the Electoral College, with a few battleground states poised to be decisive in the outcome. As the race progresses, candidates will continue their efforts to secure crucial support from undecided voters and sway the outcomes in these critical states.