Vice President Kamala Harris will be holding a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, marking her first rally since announcing her bid for the presidency. This follows President Biden’s decision to suspend his re-election campaign and endorse Harris. The rally will be Harris’ ninth visit to Wisconsin since becoming vice president in 2021 and her fifth visit this year. She has secured enough delegates for the Democratic Party’s nomination, with the formal selection of the party’s nominee set to take place next month in Chicago.
Harris will be welcomed to Wisconsin, a state she once called home, by excited supporters as she officially launches her presidential campaign. Major Democratic leaders in Wisconsin, including Gov. Tony Evers, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, and various other elected officials at the state and local level, have already endorsed Harris. A coordinated campaign has been established in Wisconsin to support Harris’ White House bid, with 48 offices and about 160 full-time staffers on the ground working to encourage support for Harris and Democrats in the upcoming election.
The Harris campaign is positioning her as prepared to “prosecute” the case against former President Trump, drawing on her experience as a prosecutor. They see Milwaukee as an ideal place to highlight the contrast between Harris’ vision for the future and Trump’s policies, particularly those outlined in his Project 2025 agenda. This controversial initiative, which includes recommendations such as replacing civil service employees with Trump loyalists and abolishing the Department of Education, has drawn criticism for its authoritarian and Christian nationalist elements.
During her visit to Milwaukee, Harris will emphasize the choice between Trump, whom she describes as a “convicted felon who would drag this country backwards,” and her own vision for a future where freedoms are protected and every American has a fair shot. The rally in Milwaukee comes on the heels of the Republican National Convention, where Trump and his allies, including Sen. J.D. Vance, outlined their agenda for the upcoming election. Harris’ campaign sees this as an opportunity to highlight the extreme policies and positions taken by Trump and his supporters, contrasting them with the values and priorities of the Democratic Party.
The campaign has already seen significant support in Wisconsin, with every major Democratic elected leader in the state backing Harris’ presidential bid. The focus now is on mobilizing grassroots energy and support for Harris across the state, utilizing door-to-door canvassing, phone calls, and other outreach efforts to encourage voter turnout in November. The coordinated campaign set up by the Harris team has a strong presence throughout Wisconsin, with offices in 43 counties and a large team of dedicated staff working to rally support for Harris and the Democratic Party in the upcoming election.
Overall, Harris’ visit to Milwaukee represents a key moment in her presidential campaign, allowing her to connect directly with supporters in Wisconsin and highlight the choice facing voters in the upcoming election. With strong support from Democratic leaders in the state and a coordinated campaign effort already in place, Harris is well-positioned to make her case to voters and energize her base ahead of the Democratic National Convention next month.
