Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both focusing on swing states in their efforts to secure a path to victory in the upcoming election. Harris is targeting North Carolina with scheduled rallies in Charlotte and Greensboro following her strong performance in a recent debate. Trump is heading to Tucson, Arizona, to boost his campaign, which has been struggling to gain momentum since Harris replaced President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket.
The candidates resumed campaigning after marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with events in key battleground states. Trump posed with children wearing campaign shirts at a fire station in Pennsylvania, while Biden and Harris visited the same location earlier in the day. The campaign trail is heating up as the election draws closer, with both sides vying for support in crucial swing states.
North Carolina, a state Democrats haven’t won since 2008, is a significant target for Harris. Recent polls show a tight race in the state, where the growing and diversifying population could give Democrats an edge. Trump is confident about his chances in North Carolina, where registered independents play a crucial role in deciding election outcomes. The state’s Republican Party remains optimistic despite some concerns about its gubernatorial nominee.
In Arizona, another key battleground state, down-ballot races could shape the outcome of the presidential race. Republican candidate Kari Lake’s Senate bid and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego’s campaign are closely watched as the state undergoes political realignment driven by demographics and shifting voter preferences. The race in Arizona is expected to be competitive, with implications for the presidential election.
Democratic nominee Josh Stein is leading in polls in North Carolina, where down-ballot races could influence the outcome in the presidential race. Republicans and Democrats are heavily focused on garnering support in pivotal swing states as the election approaches. The campaigns are intensifying efforts to secure crucial votes and sway undecided voters in key battleground states.