Vice President Kamala Harris, alongside running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, is set to attend church services this Sunday in two crucial swing states: Georgia and Michigan.
Harris will visit the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, while Walz is scheduled to join worshippers at Victorious Believers Ministries in Saginaw, Michigan. These visits come just weeks before the November 5 presidential election, as the Democratic ticket focuses heavily on mobilizing key voter blocs in battleground states.
Just the Facts:
• Harris’s visit to Georgia: She will attend church at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest on Sunday.
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• Walz’s visit to Michigan: He will be present at Victorious Believers Ministries in Saginaw, Michigan, on the same day.
• Focus on Black voters: Harris and Walz are targeting Black communities, a key voting demographic, with the “Souls to the Polls” campaign. This initiative encourages Black churchgoers to vote early or on Election Day.
• Harris in Atlanta on Saturday: In addition to Sunday’s church visit, Harris will be in Atlanta on Saturday for campaign events.
• Interview with Rev. Al Sharpton: Harris will be interviewed by Rev. Al Sharpton on his MSNBC program, airing Sunday night.
By the Numbers:
• Election date: November 5.
• Less than three weeks until Election Day.
In Context: Georgia has become a vital battleground in national elections, having been instrumental in the 2020 election. With its diverse electorate and shifting political dynamics, it is seen as a state that could swing either way. According to a recent Quinnipiac poll, Trump leads Harris in Georgia currently.
Why It Matters: Georgia remains one of the most pivotal swing states, and Black voters, particularly churchgoers, are a crucial demographic for Democrats. The focus on early voting and “Souls to the Polls” efforts reflects the high stakes as both parties push to get their supporters to the polls. With time running out, every visit and voter outreach event becomes more critical to secure a win.
What’s Next? As the election nears, expect more visits from both Democratic and Republican candidates in Georgia. So far, Georgia is getting multiple visits from candidates each week as the two parties double down on the swing states in what looks to be an increasingly close election.
