Overview

• Vice President Kamala Harris has faced criticism from Pennsylvania energy workers for her shifting stance on fracking.
• During a 2019 CNN town hall, Harris expressed support for banning fracking, a position she reversed in a recent debate against Donald Trump.
• A Philadelphia Inquirer/New York Times/Siena poll shows that 49% of likely Pennsylvania voters trust Trump more on fracking compared to 41% for Harris.
• Energy industry leaders in Pennsylvania warn that increased regulation under a Harris administration could harm the sector and lead to job losses.
• Voter trust on fracking varies significantly by demographics, with Trump favored by rural and less-educated voters, while Harris leads among younger voters and those with college degrees.