Former President Barack Obama is set to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris in critical swing states starting October 10, 2024. The campaign kicks off in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which holds 19 important Electoral College votes. Polls indicate a tight race between Harris and former President Donald Trump in the state.
Obama's campaign efforts will extend to other battleground states, including Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, and Georgia, as the election date approaches. Current polling shows Harris and Trump within 2 percentage points of each other in these key states.
Obama had a significant role in urging President Biden to withdraw from the race, and he publicly endorsed Harris days after Biden's exit. His involvement follows a keynote address during the Democratic National Convention, where he emphasized Harris's commitment to addressing the needs of the American people.
As the election nears, the dynamics of the race continue to evolve, with both candidates vying for crucial support in these pivotal states.