In a three-city swing, Harris makes a pitch to Michigan workers

Vice President Kamala Harris made a series of campaign stops in Michigan’s Saginaw and Macomb counties, finishing her day with a rally in Ann Arbor, as Election Day quickly approaches.

On October 28, with only a week left before voters head to the polls, Harris, who is the Democratic Party’s nominee for president, emphasized her commitment to American workers and economic growth. During her stops, she outlined her vision for the national and Michigan economy, and then concluded with a rally event in Ann Arbor.

Meanwhile, her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, campaigned in Wisconsin before joining Harris later that evening in Ann Arbor.

Michigan is considered a critical battleground state, one of seven that could influence the Electoral College outcome. President Joe Biden won Michigan in 2020, after former President Donald Trump’s win in the state in 2016.

Polls in Michigan reflect a tight race; as of October 28, Real Clear Politics’ poll average showed Trump narrowly leading Harris by one point. Prior to her departure from Joint Base Andrews, Harris told reporters that her trip would focus on listening to “working people with families [and] with young people about the issues that matter most to them.”

Harris highlighted her focus on reducing inflation and living costs, noting that prices, particularly for groceries, remain high. “I have a plan to address price gouging,” she said, emphasizing her dedication to expanding economic opportunity.

She also shared her proposal to provide $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers and to invest in manufacturing.

While in Saginaw, Harris visited Corning Inc.’s Hemlock Semiconductor facility and discussed the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, both backed by the Biden administration.

Harris also proposed expanding federal job access to candidates without college degrees starting on her first day in office. In Saginaw, she portrayed the upcoming election as a pivotal choice for the country’s future.

Just days earlier, on October 26, Harris campaigned with former First Lady Michelle Obama in Kalamazoo. Obama focused on reproductive rights, while Harris outlined her vision for national prosperity.

October 26 also marked the start of early voting in Michigan, with over 145,000 ballots cast, according to the state’s Department of State.