Trump v Biden: who’s ahead in the latest polls?

US election 2024 Prediction model Polls Build-a-voter Last updated on July 13th 2024 Latest polling averages, % Median Low Likely range High On November 5th Americans will go to the polls to elect their next president. The contest will feel familiar: the two main candidates are the same as in 2020. Joe Biden, the incumbent, faced no viable competition for the Democratic nomination, though a disastrous debate performance in June has made some Democrats question his fitness for the job, putting his candidacy in doubt. His predecessor in office, Donald Trump, easily saw off a crowded field in the Republican primary. Sign up to receive our free daily newsletter, The Economist today, which will keep you updated on the American presidential race. Both men are widely disliked. Mr Biden’s presidency has been defined by high inflation, big industrial-policy bills and turmoil abroad, and worries about his age continue to plague his campaign. Mr Trump’s supporters tried to overturn his election l...