Presidential and vice presidential candidates have already doubled their events in Michigan during the 2024 election cycle compared with the 2016 and 2020 elections.
The Harris and Trump campaigns have combined for 46 events in the swing state of Michigan with a week to go before the election, far outpacing the 22 events the state saw in 2016 and 21 it hosted in 2021.
The 2024 data, which is continuously updated by the Associated Press, counts events held in the state by both candidates for president, their running mates, and events where the entire ticket is present for the event. Data for the 2016 and 2020 elections was compiled by Fair Vote and also counts events for both presidential candidates and their running mates.
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Former President Trump concludes a rally at Saginaw Valley State University on Oct. 3, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Former President Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have combined for 26 visits to the state, while Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have combined for 20.
The visit count in Michigan comes as the state has emerged as one of the key battlegrounds in what promises to be a tight election. According to the Real Clear Politics polling average as of Monday, Trump holds a narrow 0.1 point lead in the state.
The betting odds for Michigan are nearly as close, with ElectionBettingOdds.com showing Trump with a 53% chance to win Michigan, with Harris coming in at a 47% chance. Meanwhile, the Fox News Power rankings continue to rate Michigan as a toss-up.
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak during a rally at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, Oct. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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