While Harris has a slight lead nationally, there's no clear leader in the seven swing states likely to decide the election.

Seven pivotal states could give either presidential candidate the final Electoral College votes they need to secure victory. Swing states, sometimes referred to as battleground states, are a critical part of a presidential candidate’s path to 270 Electoral College votes.

The term holds significant weight, especially for candidates focused on gaining the most votes in the election.

The US election will likely be decided in the seven highly competitive swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nevada.