Is Kamala Harris beating Donald Trump in the polls?

Kamala Harris entered the presidential race a little over two weeks ago as an underdog.

Since then, Democrats’ vibes have been fantastic — and Harris’s polling has gotten better. But it hasn’t improved as much as you might think. At least not yet.

Per polls, Trump is no longer the clear favorite to win. But Harris hasn’t taken a clear lead either. Polling, particularly in swing states, suggests an extremely close race that could go either way.

To be clear: This is a major improvement for Democrats, as compared to where President Joe Biden’s numbers had been.

Late last year, Trump gained a durable poll lead on Biden nationally and in nearly every swing state. For Democrats, erasing that lead is a very big deal, and it helps explain the Trump campaign’s flailing of late. The Trump team thought they were sure to beat Biden, and now they are no longer so sure.