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The 2024 presidential election is entering its final stretch as the candidates gear up for an intense push to Election Day. With just 71 days remaining, the campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to ramp up their activities, focusing on critical battleground states and key voting periods.
Early voting is set to begin next month, with Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state, starting on September 16. Minnesota and Virginia, while more favorable to Democrats in the presidential race, will also see early voting commence on September 20, impacting important down-ballot races.
Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, are launching a bus tour in Georgia on Wednesday, mirroring their recent tour in Pennsylvania. Harris will also hold a rally in Savannah, Georgia, on Thursday. In support of Harris, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts will campaign in Wisconsin on Monday and Tuesday.
Former President Trump is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at a Moms for Liberty meeting on Friday. The day before, Ohio senator JD Vance, who is his running companion, is going to have a fundraiser in Florida. Trump’s campaign itinerary includes a town-hall event in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on Thursday and a rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on Friday.
Key campaign developments include significant fundraising numbers for Harris. Her campaign reported raising $540 million in the past month, including $82 million during the Democratic National Convention. In recent media appearances, Senator Vance defended Trump’s past and potential future tariffs in an NBC News interview, denying claims that they increased costs for Americans or failed to significantly boost domestic jobs. He also addressed questions about a potential national abortion ban and the impact of mass deportations on families.
Polling data from New York Times/Siena College reveals a pronounced generational gap in support, particularly among Generation Z, highlighting a substantial difference in how young voters view Harris and Trump compared to previous generations.
As the election approaches, both campaigns are mobilizing to maximize their outreach and secure pivotal votes in an increasingly charged political environment.