(NewsNation) — Michigan remains as competitive as any other battleground state ahead of next month’s presidential election.
Former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz are rallying in Detroit this evening as Vice President Kamala Harris remains in Washington, D.C., amid briefings and internal meetings with staff.
Of the more than 2 million absentee ballots requested, 1.1 million ballots have already been cast in the Wolverine State.
While voters may be split on candidates, Michigan voters commonly believe the economy is a problem that needs fixing, irrespective of who is in the White House.
According to Decision Desk HQ’s latest polling averages, former President Donald Trump has a 0.9% lead on Harris.
An AARP Michigan voter survey released on Oct. 15 found that 57% of respondees aged 50-plus cited their financial situation as a top-two issue for them this election.
Both campaigns have commented on Detroit in recent days. Initially, Trump attempted to paint a dystopian future under a Harris administration, claiming, “Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she’s your president. You’re going to have a mess on your hands.”
Detroit native and Harris stumper Lizzo, a music star, rebuked Trump’s remarks during a speech at a rally in the Motor City on Saturday.
“They say if Kamala Harris wins, then the whole country will be like Detroit, okay? Proud like Detroit. Resilient like Detroit,” she continued. “We’re talking about the same Detroit that innovated the auto industry and the music industry, so put some respect on Detroit’s name, okay!”
Statewide early voting goes live in Michigan on Saturday.