BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Both vice presidential candidates are scheduled to host events in our region Saturday.
Democratic Governor Tim Walz is headed to the Lehigh Valley and Republican Senator JD Vance will be in Berks County.
Preparation has been underway at the Berks County Fairgrounds.
According to WFMZ News, doors are set to open on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. for the rally of Vance. - He is expected to speak at 3:30 p.m.
As reported by WFMZ, John Kincaid, a professor of government and public service and the director of the Meyner Center for the Study of State and Local Government at Lafayette College said, "The Latino community has leaned more in a Republican direction in recent years, so the Republicans have some hopes there, and they even have some hope of picking up more African American votes, particularly from African American men."
Both vice presidential candidates are scheduled to host events in our region Saturday.
J.D. Vance on the left - Tim Walz on the right
Walz will travel from Lehigh Valley International Airport to the Bethlehem area, scheduled to speak at some point between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Although the exact time and location of the Harris-Walz event have not been publicly announced by WFMZ, sources to WGOLV suggest that it may take place at Freedom High School.
An event link shared by the Lehigh County Democrats says Anthony Ramos and Liza Colón-Zayas will be special guests.
Kincaid said, "Walz will have some Latino film stars with him during his visit, so they're trying to appeal to the Latino vote."
These latest visits to PA are among several more anticipated from both campaigns.
Kincaid said, "Pennsylvania is truly the Keystone State for this election. Whoever wins the state's 19 electoral votes will probably win the election, so it's really important for the campaigns to be in Pennsylvania."
Kincaid says the Lehigh Valley is one of the swing areas of the swing state. "The rallies help to rally the troops...If you can get your base excited, and then they get their family members excited, and it has a multiplier effect."
Should you expect traffic delays?
State Police don't expect much traffic disruption related to Walz's visit, but state police in Berks County are expecting an influx of people near the fairgrounds - prepare for possible traffic delays in the area.... They recommend avoiding the area if possible from early afternoon into the evening - They are also expecting minor delays along Route 183 and the surrounding roads
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