Swing states likely to decide the result of the US election

Polls suggest the outcome of the US presidential election in many swing states is too close to call (Heidi Besen/Alamy)

A handful of states will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the 2024 United States presidential election.

These are the “swing states”: so called because they will help swing the overall result either towards Democrat candidate and current vice president Kamala Harris, or away from Ms Harris and towards her Republican opponent – and former president – Donald Trump.