Former President Barack Obama will return to Detroit for a rally supporting Democrats on Oct. 29, 10 days before the Nov. 8 general election.
A press release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s campaign announcing the appearance said Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and other Democrats would join Obama for a get out the vote rally. Registration is open to the public here.
Detroit is a traditional Democratic stronghold and strong turnout in the city is key to the electoral hopes of Democrats running for statewide office. Obama has remained, much like his successor, much loved among his party’s base and his appearances are a potent tool to bolster voter enthusiasm. The release highlighted abortion, voting rights and public education as themes.
Obama last appeared in Michigan days before the 2020 presidential election for rallies in Flint and Detroit and also rallied to support Whitmer’s first gubernatorial election in 2018. Gilchrist has an additional connection to Obama, having served as social media manager for Obama’s first presidential campaign.
Former president Donald Trump rallied in Michigan just two weeks ago, showcasing Whitmer’s opponent, Republican Tudor Dixon.
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The day before, Obama will be in Georgia to supporting U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, who is locked in a tight race against Republican Herschel Walker. The day after his Michigan rally he will travel to Wisconsin to support candidates there.
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