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2024 Election: Gender Gap Analysis

Analysis of preliminary exit poll data reveals a significant gender gap in the 2024 election, with women favoring Harris and men favoring Trump across key swing states.

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Explain the gender gap observed in Arizona and how it contrasts with the 2020 election results.: Arizona reveals a narrow 3-point lead for Harris among women and a larger 7-point lead for Trump among men. This gap is wider than the 2020 election in this state.
Summarize the gender gap in Georgia, highlighting the differences between the 2020 and 2024 elections.: In Georgia, Harris leads among women by 7 points and Trump leads among men by 12 points. Younger women strongly favor Harris (29-point margin), while men in that group show a smaller preference for Trump.
What is the overall trend regarding the gender gap in the 2024 election based on preliminary exit poll data?: The gender gap in the 2024 election shows women favoring Harris and men favoring Trump across several key swing states. The gap is wider in some states than in 2020, particularly among younger voters.
What is the consistent pattern regarding the gender gap across the mentioned swing states in the 2024 election?: Across all states examined, the trend consistently shows a significant gender gap favoring Harris among women and Trump among men. The magnitude of this gap varies by state but is generally larger than in 2020.
Describe the gender gap in Pennsylvania, focusing on the difference compared to 2020 and the preferences of younger voters.: Pennsylvania shows Harris with a 12-point advantage among women and Trump with a 14-point lead among men. The gender gap here is wider than in 2020, with younger women strongly supporting Harris (40-point margin).

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