Democratic voter registration raises red flags for Harris

SUMMARY

Democratic voter registration has sharply declined in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Nevada, and Arizona, raising concerns for Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign. In Pennsylvania, Democrats have lost 300,000 voters since 2020, while Republicans have gained. North Carolina’s Democratic advantage has shrunk from 393,000 to 130,000. Nevada also saw a drop in Democratic registration, now down to a 29,000-voter advantage. Arizona Republicans doubled their advantage to 259,000 since 2020, contributing to Trump’s 6-point lead there. Experts attribute this decline to disillusionment with the Biden administration, while strategists note some voters are switching parties to reflect how they’ve been voting for years. The rise of independent and unaffiliated voters, particularly younger ones, offers some hope for Harris, though the GOP’s registration gains pose significant challenges heading into the election.