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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to campaign for Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin
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MADISON — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a former Democratic vice presidential short-lister, will campaign in south-central Wisconsin with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Saturday.
The Baldwin campaign shared with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Shapiro will join Baldwin at a meet-and-greet in Richland County on Saturday morning and a picnic with supporters from Iowa and Lafayette counties later that afternoon.
“At both events they will talk about the stakes of the upcoming election and the issues most important to voters this fall. They will also highlight their shared commitment to focusing on the priorities of all Americans and winning votes in all communities,” the Baldwin campaign said in a statement.
Less than two months from the Nov. 5 election, Baldwin maintains a slight lead over Republican challenger businessman Eric Hovde, according to a Marquette University Law School poll of Wisconsin voters released last week.
Baldwin led Hovde among registered voters 52%-48% and among likely voters 52-47%. That showed little change since the last Marquette poll conducted in August, which had Baldwin leading Hovde among registered voters 53% to 46% and among likely voters 52% to 47%.
The results included voters who were initially undecided and were asked who they would vote for if they had to choose. Without factoring in the 8% of registered voters undecided between Baldwin and Hovde, Baldwin led 48-44%. The polling was concluded before Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump debated.
In the latest poll, Baldwin was viewed favorably by 47% of voters, compared to 44% in August. She was also viewed unfavorably by 46%. About 7% of voters had no opinion of her, compared to 12% in August.
The Baldwin-Hovde race is closely watched as one that could help determine the balance of power in the Senate, where Baldwin is seeking her third term.
Baldwin and Hovde will meet for a debate on Oct. 18 in Madison hosted by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation, which will be televised and broadcast on radio throughout the state.
Jessie Opoien can be reached at jessie.opoien@jrn.com.