US presidential race: Trump takes lead but battleground states too close to call

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

US Vice President Kamala Harris (left) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 20, 2024 and former US President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey on August 15, 2024.

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What you need to know:

  • Trump picked up much more support in the polls from Hispanics, traditionally Democratic voters, and among lower-income households