With Election Day just 13 days away, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are intensifying their efforts to win over voters in critical battleground states. Both candidates spent Wednesday making their pitches to undecided voters, focusing on two states that could play a decisive role in the outcome of the 2024 presidential election: Georgia and Pennsylvania.
Vice President Kamala Harris spent her day reaching out to voters in Pennsylvania, a state that proved crucial for President Biden’s win in 2020. Harris participated in a CNN town hall event in Delaware County, where she took questions from voters on a range of issues. The town hall, moderated by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, allowed Harris to address concerns about the economy, healthcare, and immigration, all of which are pivotal topics in the race.
In addition to the town hall, Harris gave interviews to NBC and Telemundo, further broadening her reach among key voter demographics. During her interview with Telemundo, which aired Wednesday night, she addressed issues important to Latino voters, emphasizing the administration’s efforts on immigration reform and economic equity.
“People are concerned about their jobs, their families, and their futures. We need to keep building an economy that works for everyone,” Harris said during the town hall, urging voters to support the administration’s vision for the next four years.
Meanwhile, former President Trump was campaigning in Georgia, another crucial swing state that flipped blue in 2020 after decades of Republican dominance. Trump held two events on Wednesday, starting with a town hall in Zebulon focused on faith-based issues, where he courted Christian voters by emphasizing his commitment to conservative values. Later, he addressed a larger crowd at a rally in Duluth, where he spoke about his plans to tackle inflation, lower taxes, and secure the southern border.
“The American Dream is under attack, and we need to fight to get it back,” Trump said during the Zebulon town hall. “We need leaders who stand by faith, freedom, and the Constitution, not those who want to take those things away.”
Georgia is seen as a pivotal state in the 2024 race, with its 16 electoral votes potentially tipping the balance. Trump’s efforts to win back Georgia, which he carried in 2016 but lost in 2020, reflect his strategy of energizing the Republican base while attempting to appeal to swing voters who could decide the election.
The race is not just focused on Georgia and Pennsylvania. Ohio Sen. JD Vance was campaigning in Nevada, another battleground state, as he spoke to voters in Reno about the importance of maintaining conservative leadership. Vance’s visit comes a day after Trump’s rally in Las Vegas, as Republicans aim to strengthen their position in a state that has been leaning Democratic in recent years.
Meanwhile, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took advantage of early voting, casting his ballot in St. Paul on Wednesday alongside his wife and son. Early voting has already started in more than 30 states, with millions of ballots mailed out across the country, and both campaigns are urging their supporters to vote early if possible.
With early voting underway, the race remains tight. Recent polls indicate that the gap between Harris and Trump is narrowing, with both candidates focusing on core issues such as the economy, healthcare, and public safety. Voters in swing states like Georgia and Pennsylvania could be pivotal in deciding who occupies the White House come January.
President Biden carried both states in 2020, but Trump’s campaign is betting on a comeback, focusing heavily on states that helped secure his 2016 victory. The competition underscores the high stakes of the 2024 election, as both candidates make their case to voters who remain undecided.
As Election Day draws closer, Harris and Trump are ramping up their campaigns, concentrating their efforts on crucial swing states like Georgia and Pennsylvania. Harris is working to solidify her message of economic equity and social progress, while Trump is rallying his base with promises of a return to conservative values.
Both campaigns are emphasizing the importance of early voting, recognizing that each vote cast before November 5th could be crucial in a race that remains too close to call. With rallies, town halls, and media appearances, the final push is underway, and voters in battleground states are at the heart of the candidates’ strategies.