Wisconsin Democrats are placing a spotlight on Dane County as a critical component of their strategy to secure victory in the battleground state. This emphasis comes in anticipation of Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming rally in Madison, Wisconsin, scheduled for Friday.
In a recent memo, the Harris campaign's Wisconsin communications director highlighted the campaign's robust organizing efforts in and around the state's capital. The memo stressed the importance of driving up margins in Dane County, which was described as 'the fastest-growing county in the state.'
The campaign's Wisconsin communications director, Brianna Johnson, revealed that the campaign inaugurated its 50th field office near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus earlier this week. Johnson asserted that the campaign holds a significant organizing advantage over the Trump campaign in Wisconsin, citing a stark contrast in staffing numbers.
Johnson pointed out that while the Trump campaign has 'more than 20 staffers,' the Harris campaign boasts over 250. She expressed concerns that the Trump campaign is not effectively engaging with key Dane County voters, which are crucial for success in the upcoming election.
Johnson referenced the high voter turnout and increasing victory margins for Democrats in Dane County during recent elections as evidence of the county's potential to sway the state in favor of the Democratic party. She highlighted the county's rapid growth and the escalating Democratic margins in elections from 2020 to 2023.
With Madison recently recording its highest fall primary election turnout in over four decades, Johnson emphasized the significance of having Vice President Harris visit Dane County. She believes that Harris' presence will help leverage the campaign's extensive infrastructure, which now includes 50 coordinated campaign offices, to boost voter turnout in the county.
