As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, both the Democratic and Republican candidates are focusing heavily on seven crucial swing states that will likely determine the next president. The states in focus are Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These battlegrounds are fiercely contested due to their potential to swing either way, often decided by slim margins.

Arizona

Arizona, with 11 electoral votes, is a state in transition. Historically a Republican stronghold, it turned blue in 2020, with Joe Biden narrowly securing victory. This time around, the key issues are immigration and abortion rights. Arizona’s proximity to Mexico places immigration at the forefront, with Trump attacking Harris for her handling of the border crisis. Abortion laws are also contentious, following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Georgia

Georgia’s 16 electoral votes are pivotal in a close race. Biden won Georgia in 2020, becoming the first Democratic candidate to do so since 1992. The state has been at the center of legal battles over election interference, with Trump facing multiple court cases. Both parties are heavily campaigning here, making it a critical battleground.

Michigan

Michigan, with 15 electoral votes, is another crucial swing state. Traditionally a bellwether, it was comfortably won by Biden in 2020. However, the large Arab-American population is increasingly critical of the Biden administration’s stance on foreign policy, especially regarding Israel. This could impact Harris’s ability to maintain support in the state.

Nevada

Nevada has long leaned Democratic but is showing signs of a shift toward the Republicans. With 6 electoral votes, the state is grappling with economic issues and demographic changes that could influence voter turnout and allegiance.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, with its 19 electoral votes, remains one of the most hotly contested states. Biden’s narrow 2020 win was critical, and both parties are heavily focusing their campaigns here, especially around issues like the economy and energy policy.

North Carolina and Wisconsin

Both North Carolina (16 electoral votes) and Wisconsin (10 electoral votes) are expected to be tight races. North Carolina leans Republican, but demographic changes make it unpredictable, while Wisconsin remains a true battleground, swinging back and forth in recent elections.

With these seven states holding substantial electoral power, they will be the decisive factors in the 2024 election