Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally and speech in North Carolina on Wednesday, positioning it as a significant economic address. Taking place in a Democratic city surrounded by staunchly Republican mountain counties, this event has implications both nationally and locally for the ex-president.

Concurrently, Vice President Kamala Harris‘ presidential campaign is initiating a $90 million advertising campaign over the next three weeks to introduce the Democrat to voters and highlight the differences with Trump. This media buy represents the largest investment by her campaign thus far, with only 2 1/2 months remaining until Election Day in November.

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Turnout in Wisconsin’s election on Tuesday exceeded 26%, marking the highest turnout in 60 years for a fall primary in a presidential year, based on unofficial results. Voters rejected two constitutional amendments aimed at limiting the governor’s spending power and participated in hotly contested congressional primaries in the first election under newly drawn legislative maps, creating numerous competitive races.

The city of Madison exhibited a 45% turnout, the highest for a fall partisan turnout in at least 40 years.

In New York, a proposed constitutional amendment lacks the word “abortion,” sparking arguments over whether it should be included, as it’s a crucial aspect of Democrats’ strategy to boost voter turnout and potentially sway vital congressional districts.

Stay tuned as Democrats gear up for “DemPalooza” during their convention in Chicago next week, offering a range of trainings, panels, and activities to engage participants.