Still an undecided voter? Here are the best places to do your own research
A tiny sliver of the American electorate will decide whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump will be the next president: Undecided voters in key swing states.
Trump and Harris have been neck-and-neck for weeks in the battleground states expected to determine the results of the election. But in a recent poll conducted by USA TODAY and Suffolk University, only 5% of people said they still hadn't decided which candidate they expected to vote for by Nov. 5.
If you're one of those undecided voters, here are some resources that can help you make up your mind as Election Day approaches.
USA TODAY's 2024 voter guide
USA TODAY has summarized where Harris and Trump stand on the issues in this easy-to-navigate voter guide. Take a look at what the Democratic and Republican nominees have said about the top issues facing the nation, from immigration to the economy and abortion access.
The voter guide also includes information about major U.S. House and Senate races, how to vote in your states and what we can learn about the 2024 race from the 2020 presidential election.
Local newspapers
Many state and local newspapers compile their own voter guides and records for the candidates running in their state. Here are some newspapers in each swing state covering the race for the White House:
Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and The Erie Times-News.
North Carolina: The Raleigh News & Observer, The Charlotte Observer, and The Asheville Citizen-Times
Michigan: The Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, and Bridge Michigan
Arizona: The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Daily Star, and The Arizona Mirror
Wisconsin: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Wisconsin Watch
Nevada: The Reno Gazette Journal and The Las Vegas Review-Journal
You can also check which USA TODAY network newspaper is reporting in your community.
Nonpartisan guides
Some nonpartisan groups compile guides that can help you understand more about each candidate's backgrounds and stances on the issues.
BallotReady, guides.vote, and VOTE411 can help you learn more about the candidates and their stances – and see who will be on your ballot whether you're voting by mail or in person.
Campaign websites
Both candidates have campaign websites that reflect which issues are top priorities for them.
You can see Trump's website here and Harris' website here. Each candidate has also released a policy document spelling out what they would like to accomplish as president. Read Harris' policy proposal here, and Trump's policy proposal and videos here.
If you're looking for some context about Harris and Trump's proposals, USA TODAY's Fact Check team is here to break down claims from the campaign trail.
Watch the debates
The candidates for president and vice president each participated in a debate this election season, and their responses might help you choose who you're supporting at the ballot box.
You can watch the full presidential debate here and read USA TODAY's top takeaways here.
The full vice presidential debate is here, with takeaways here.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Still an undecided voter? The best places to do your own research