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In the final days of this closely contested presidential race, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are unexpectedly tied within the POC community. According to a Suffolk University Poll, the current numbers read at 45% and 44% support, respectively. The race has tightened since August, when Harris led Trump by five points after the Democratic National Convention.

The two campaigns are now fighting to tip the scales with Latino and Black voters, two groups that could swing the outcome. "I’m not a fan of either, but if I had to choose, I’d go with Trump,” said Jacob Rossow, a 24-year-old student from Oklahoma. He feels Trump is clearer on his policies, while Harris’ plans remain uncertain.

Poll Shows Gaps in Policy Communication

The poll, conducted from October 14-18 with 1,000 likely voters, shows that 57% of respondents believe Harris hasn’t effectively communicated her policies, and 23% of her own supporters want more clarity. Trump, on the other hand, splits voters evenly on policy communication (49% yes, 48% no), with just 15% of his supporters wanting more details.

Latino and Black Voters Shift Support

The poll reveals demographic shifts: Over the last seven weeks, Trump has gained a lead as Harris loses ground among Latino voters (49% to 38%). Trump has also cut into Harris’ lead with Black voters, though she still holds a significant 72% to 17% advantage. These margins are lower than what Democrats typically enjoy. Despite this, Harris edges Trump 46% to 44% as the candidate seen as more capable of bringing change.

Voters Divided on Nation’s Direction

At the moment, however, voter dissatisfaction with the country's direction is high. Sixty-one percent of respondents state that they believe the U.S. is on the wrong track. Yet, with both Harris and Trump presenting vastly different visions for the future, many voters do not agree with the proposed solutions offered by both candidates, leaving them uncertain about who to support.

Harris leads by 20 points (56% to 36%) for her stance on the issue of abortion and by 15 points (54% to 39%) on health care. Trump is considered stronger on leadership (49% to 46%), the economy (53% to 43%), and immigration (51% to 44%).

With both candidates courting undecided voters, the outcome remains uncertain as Election Day approaches.