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Following this brief interaction, Vance returned to the spotlight, focusing on rallying support for Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. For about an hour, he addressed a crowd in northern Michigan, discussing Trump’s plans for a second term and emphasizing the importance of mobilizing voters ahead of the election. His message was clear: encourage early voting and make sure to bring friends along to the polls.
“I’m a firm believer that we ought to have Election Day instead of election season. But it is what it is, my friends. We’ve got election season,” Vance told the audience, as reported by the Detroit News. “It is here, at least for now, and so we’ve got to play by the rules, and we got to play to win.”
Though he didn’t explicitly reference absentee or early voting in his speech, Vance did touch on the potential for unforeseen circumstances to interfere with voting on Election Day, such as family emergencies. His remarks seemed to reflect a broader shift within the Republican Party, as key figures increasingly emphasize the importance of participating in early voting, which contrasts with earlier positions that raised concerns about the practice.
This shift is part of a concerted effort by the Michigan GOP to engage less frequent or “low propensity” voters ahead of the highly competitive 2024 election, according to reports.
Michigan Republican Party Chairman Pete Hoekstra also delivered a similar message at the event, urging attendees to encourage their friends and family members to vote, noting that absentee ballots had already been mailed out across the state.
“I’m thrilled with what I see from grassroots Republicans across the state and the work that they’re doing,” Hoekstra said, praising the efforts of volunteers who have been knocking on doors, making phone calls, and setting up events. “Putting together this event, volunteers knocking on doors, making phone calls, putting up signs, what can you do now? Vote.”
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Vance’s campaign stop at the fairgrounds, just south of Traverse City, marked a significant moment for his presence in Michigan, which has emerged as a critical battleground for both Republicans and Democrats ahead of the 2024 election. Michigan is widely recognized as a swing state, and the Trump campaign has made it clear that securing its votes will be pivotal to their strategy.
“Michigan prides itself on being the auto capital of the world, and it’s the backbone of Michigan’s economy,” the Trump campaign said in a statement before the event. “President Donald J. Trump has shown time and time again that he is dedicated to supporting and rebuilding the auto industry, starting with encouraging American manufacturing jobs.”
The rally highlighted Vance’s continued push to energize Trump’s base in key states, as well as the ongoing efforts of the Michigan GOP to engage voters through early and absentee voting. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it’s clear that every vote will count, and figures like Vance are working hard to ensure that their supporters show up—whenever and however they can.
In this pivotal swing state, where both Trump and his opponents will be vying for crucial electoral votes, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Vance’s message was simple but powerful: it’s time to play by the rules and play to win.
