Biden to Visit Key States for Kamala Harris Campaign

By Trevor Hunnicutt

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will visit two closely contested 2024 election states next week on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, rescheduling travel delayed because of Hurricane Helene, according to a Biden adviser.

Biden plans to visit Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for events on Harris’ behalf, the adviser said.

The states are two of the most highly prized in the race for the White House and reflect how Harris’ campaign will utilize the current president in the waning weeks of the race.

Biden had delayed his travel given the hurricane response, the port strike resolved on Thursday, and the Iran attack on Israel on Tuesday.

Biden will continue to prioritize both the hurricane response and the Middle East conflict as he travels, the adviser said.

The hope is that Biden will effectively address what voters indicate is their top concern—the economy—following the resolution of the port strike and a strong jobs report on Friday.