Harris and Walz Launch Bus Tour in Georgia Next Week

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will embark on a bus tour of southern Georgia next week, marking their first joint campaign effort in the state. This tour follows the Democratic convention in Chicago and is part of a broader effort to gain momentum in the final months before the general election on November 5. The campaign has strategically opened field offices in predominantly Black cities such as Albany and Valdosta, with nearly 50 full-time staff across seven offices in the area, highlighting the significance of Georgia's large Black population for their campaign.

The bus tour will culminate with a rally in Savannah, Georgia, where Harris will address voters. This event is set against the backdrop of a tight race between Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump, with Georgia identified as one of seven key states that could determine the election outcome. The announcement of the tour also comes amid Republican efforts to resolve internal disputes, specifically between Trump and Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp. Both campaigns are heavily invested in the state, which has seen increased attention due to its potential impact on the election.