Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to campaign in different parts of Pennsylvania on Monday, highlighting the state's significance as a key battleground in the upcoming election.
Harris will be speaking in Erie, located in the northwest corner of the state, while Trump will be in the southeastern suburbs of Philadelphia. This marks Harris' 10th visit to Pennsylvania during this campaign season, while Trump has been actively engaging with voters as well.
The energy industry and natural gas fracking are expected to be key topics of discussion as both candidates vie for the support of undecided voters in Pennsylvania. With mail-in voting already underway, the state is anticipating a high voter turnout, with approximately 7 million people expected to cast their votes in the presidential race.
In the 2016 election, Trump secured a victory in Pennsylvania by over 40,000 votes, ultimately winning the presidency. However, in the 2020 election, Joe Biden, a native of Scranton, narrowly defeated Trump by about 80,000 votes in the state.
Erie, where Harris will be holding a rally, is a Democratic majority city surrounded by suburbs and rural areas with a significant Republican presence. Known as a bellwether region, Erie County has a history of reflecting the moderate voting tendencies of the state.
Meanwhile, Trump is scheduled to host a town hall at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Fairgrounds in suburban Oaks, aiming to energize his supporters and drive up voter turnout in the region.
Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes make it a crucial state in presidential elections, attracting attention from both parties. While Democrats have recently seen success in gubernatorial and senatorial races, the state's legislature remains closely divided, indicating a competitive political landscape.
