Biden Faces Tight Race Against Trump in Critical Pennsylvania and Surprising Virginia

Recent polls show President Biden in a fierce battle with former President Donald J. Trump in Pennsylvania and Virginia, with both states playing crucial roles in the upcoming election.

In Pennsylvania, Mr. Trump is currently leading the president by 48 percent to 45 percent among likely voters. This state, which Mr. Biden narrowly won in 2020, holds significant importance in his re-election prospects. Notably, the latest polls indicate minimal change in the numbers from May, remaining within the margin of error.

The Importance of Pennsylvania

With almost any Electoral College map calculation, it becomes increasingly challenging for Mr. Biden to secure re-election without triumphing in Pennsylvania.

Surprisingly, Virginia, a state where Mr. Biden had previously defeated Mr. Trump by 10 percentage points in 2020, is now turning competitive. The polls conducted from July 9 through July 12 show Mr. Biden leading by only 3 percentage points among likely voters, which falls within the margin of error.

With the election heating up, the competition in these key states may significantly impact the outcome of the upcoming election.