As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is tighter than ever. But beyond traditional polls, a few unconventional “predictors” have popped up, adding some fun—and maybe a dash of insight—to the election conversation. From cookie polls to kids’ votes and TV audience polls, these lighthearted predictions are generating buzz. Let’s break down some of these unique forecasts.

🫏🐘 Nickelodeon’s ‘Kids Pick the President’ Poll

One of the most popular “unofficial” election polls comes from Nickelodeon’s Kids Pick the President. In this poll, kids from across the country cast votes for their favorite candidate. This year, more than 32,000 young voters participated, with Harris leading with 52% of the votes and Trump trailing with 48%. Nickelodeon has run this poll for 36 years, and kids have accurately predicted the next president in 7 of the last 9 elections. Will kids be right again this time

🗳️ ‘Watch What Happens Live’ Audience Poll

Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, hosted by Andy Cohen, also weighed in. The show’s audience poll, which correctly predicted the 2016 election, revealed a strong preference for Harris with 73% of the vote, while Trump garnered 27%. Cohen himself was surprised by the results, expecting them to lean the other way. Could Cohen’s audience poll strike accuracy twice?

🔮 Allan Lichtman’s Prediction – The “Election Nostradamus”

Allan Lichtman, a history professor known for his accuracy in predicting presidential elections, has stood by his prediction that Harris will win. Lichtman’s method, famously dubbed “**The 13 Keys to the White House**,” doesn’t rely on polling. Instead, he analyzes 13 key factors, such as incumbency, economy, policy changes, and social unrest. Despite neck-and-neck polling, Lichtman is confident in his prediction that Harris will secure the White House.

These unofficial polls and forecasts provide a fresh angle on the intense final days of the election. Will the kids, Cohen’s viewers, or Lichtman’s 13 keys align with the ultimate result? Only time will tell, but the unique blend of tradition and entertainment certainly adds intrigue to an already historic election.