Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are set to embark on a bus tour through Pennsylvania this Sunday, making a strategic move to target the crucial battleground state just days before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The Harris-Walz ticket is demonstrating a strong commitment to compete for Pennsylvania's 19 Electoral College votes. Their campaign kicked off with a rally in Philadelphia, the state's largest city, and they have since been touring battleground states.
The upcoming tour, starting in Pittsburgh, will be the first joint appearance of Harris, Walz, and their spouses - second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz - since their rally in Philadelphia. The campaign aims to engage with voters through a series of intimate events, including canvass kick-offs and visits to local retail shops.
With 36 coordinated offices and 300 staffers in Pennsylvania, the campaign has been actively present in the state. Harris has already visited Pennsylvania seven times this year, emphasizing the importance of the state in the upcoming election. The campaign has also highlighted its volunteer operation, with 43,000 individuals signing up to volunteer in Pennsylvania since Harris announced her candidacy last month.
