A new Tarrance Group poll in Nevada shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump among likely voters, 47% to 44%.
Four percent chose the unique Nevada option of “None of These Candidates,” 4% were undecided and 1% chose a third-party candidate.


A new Tarrance Group poll in Nevada shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump among likely voters, 47% to 44%.
Four percent chose the unique Nevada option of “None of These Candidates,” 4% were undecided and 1% chose a third-party candidate.
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