Opinion Polls This map view shows predicted results based on the average of polling in each state since the 2008 election. Hover over or tap each state for more detailed information. States are regarded as: Safe if the difference between Republican and Democrat polling is greater than 10 per cent;

if the difference between Republican and Democrat polling is greater than 10 per cent; Leaning if the difference between Republican and Democrat polling is between 5 per cent and 10 per cent;

if the difference between Republican and Democrat polling is between 5 per cent and 10 per cent; Tossup if the difference between Republican and Democrat polling is less than 5 per cent. If no polls have been conducted since the 2008 election, the result from that vote is shown. Source: Polling data is from http://electoral-vote.com/

Campaign Stops See where the Democrat and Republican camps have made campaign visits since August 1, 2012, based on published records. Hover over or tap each state for more detailed information. The campaign stops are drawn from: the official White House schedule

the Mitt Romney Central calendar; and

the Washington Post's listing of campaign visits Note: These calendars do not capture all visits to all states; the Mitt Romney calendar is not published by his campaign.