A percentage point lead refers to a situation where one candidate or political party has a small advantage over their opponent in public opinion polls. This can be measured as an increase or decrease in support, usually expressed as a percentage of those surveyed who favor that candidate or party. A percentage point lead is often used by news outlets and pundits to analyze the state of a race or campaign, although it should be noted that such leads are not always indicative of how the final outcome will turn out.