the state’s growing Native American population, which is heavily Democratic, will turn out in force. Trump’s campaign has been targeting rural voters in the state, where he won handily in 2020.
Florida
Florida (29 electoral votes) is the biggest swing state and the biggest prize of all. Harris and Trump have both visited the state frequently and spent huge sums on advertising there — $198mn and $187mn, respectively. Trump has been tying Harris to socialist policies that he says would hurt the state’s large Cuban-American population. Harris has been highlighting her support for a free market economy and her tough stance on China. The governor’s race in Florida has also been a battleground, with Republican Ron DeSantis facing off against Democrat Nikki Fried. DeSantis is a close ally of Trump.
Harris’s campaign is targeting suburban women and younger voters in the state, as well as the growing Puerto Rican population in central Florida. Trump is focusing on rural voters and older residents, who have been reliable supporters. The state has also been hit hard by climate change, with frequent hurricanes and rising sea levels, making environmental policy a key issue.
Overall, the race in the swing states is incredibly tight, with the outcome likely to come down to just a few thousand votes in each state. The undecided voters and disengaged voters could hold the key to victory for either candidate. The campaigns are pulling out all the stops to win over these crucial demographics and secure a path to the White House on election day.\”