Kamala Harris struggles to secure female voter support in presidential campaign

Kamala Harris's campaign for the presidency fell short in securing female voters, gaining only an eight-point advantage compared to Joe Biden's 15-point lead in 2020. Despite focusing on abortion rights, her appeal did not resonate broadly among women. While Harris performed well with Black women, Donald Trump gained support from white women and had a 13-point lead among men. Economic concerns, particularly inflation, influenced many voters, including women who felt the financial strain in their households. Harris's campaign did not emphasize her identity as a Black woman of South Asian descent. Last-minute strategies aimed at conservative women did not succeed, highlighting the complex dynamics of gender and race in the election.