Virginia's early voting period has begun with a stark contrast in tone between Democrats and Republicans, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin and other GOP candidates embrace MAGA themes and Trumpian rhetoric, emphasizing issues like immigration, crime, and cultural debates, while Democrats focus on local issues and distancing from divisive national politics.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, running for Virginia governor against Democrat Abigail Spanberger, faces a challenging campaign marked by underfunding, lack of party unity, and tepid support from Donald Trump, while positioning herself as a strong, military-style leader aiming to secure Virginia's future.
Elon Musk is set to spend election night with Donald Trump in Florida, as reported by CBS. Musk, who has been actively campaigning for Trump, will join him at events in Mar-a-Lago and possibly the Palm Beach Convention Center. Musk's America PAC has invested over $119 million in this election cycle, despite his previous criticism of Trump. Meanwhile, Steve Bannon plans a watch party in Washington DC, and Kamala Harris will be at Howard University, while President Biden will be at the White House.
Tim Scott, the Senate's only Black Republican and a potential vice presidential pick for Donald Trump, has announced a $14.3 million initiative to target Black voters in battleground states. The Great Opportunity PAC will invest in media, voter contact, and research to support this effort. This comes as Trump aims to increase his support among Black voters, with recent polls showing a rise in his approval within this demographic. The Biden-Harris campaign criticized Trump's reliance on surrogates for minority outreach.