Additional Coverage:
Early Voting Gap Favors Women
Women are outpacing men in early voting by almost 10%, a trend that excites Democrats. They believe it reflects women’s strong support for Vice President Kamala Harris, who polls show is leading among female voters.
Republicans Not Concerned
The Trump campaign dismisses the gender gap, arguing that fewer male Democratic voters are turning out early. They point to data showing that Democratic male voters make up a smaller share of early voters than in 2020.
Battleground States
The gender gap is particularly noticeable in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia, where women have a significant turnout advantage.
Roe v. Wade Impact
Democrats believe the gender gap is fueled by women’s anger over the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Harris has campaigned aggressively on restoring abortion rights.
Trump’s Comments
Harris has criticized Trump’s recent comments that he would protect women “whether they like it or not.” She called his remarks “offensive.”
Undecided Voters
The Harris campaign claims momentum among previously undecided voters, who they say are supporting Harris over Trump by “double digits.” However, the Trump campaign disputes this, citing President Biden’s controversial remarks about Trump supporters.