Harris and Trump both coming to Harris Rally Pittsburgh today as campaigns wrap up ahead of Election Day
KDKA (Pittsburgh) — As each contender makes their last campaign push before Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are both visiting Pittsburgh today.
In an attempt to secure Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes in the election, both candidates have visited Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania multiple times in recent weeks Harris Rally Pittsburgh.
One of the election’s major battleground states is Pennsylvania, and the winner of the Keystone State might have a significant impact on the outcome of the presidential election.
Harris Rally Pittsburgh holding rally and concert at Carrie Blast Furnaces
Starting at 5 p.m. this evening, the vice president’s rally will be held at the Carrie Blast Furnaces along the Monongahela River.
The event will feature performances and appearances by special musical guests Katy Perry, Andra Day, and D-Nice.
Over the weekend, the original plans for a rally and concert at Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh were altered.
Trump holding rally at PPG Paints Arena
The Harris gathering at the Carrie Furnaces will coincide with the former president’s rally at PPG Paints Arena.
PPG Paints Arena’s doors will open this afternoon at 2:00 p.m.
Trump’s speech is scheduled to start this evening at approximately 6 p.m.
City and county workers’ schedules impacted by presidential rallies
Non-essential employees of Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh are permitted to leave work at noon due to the campaign rallies.
Additionally, on Monday, the city and county are requesting that all individuals and businesses refrain from making needless trips into and out of Downtown Pittsburgh.
Due to the heavy traffic and road closures that will affect the city, Pittsburgh Public Schools declared that Monday will be a half-day.
According to Pittsburgh Regional Transit, the Downtown Service Center will close at noon and its non-essential staff will be let go. All bus, light rail, and Mon Incline lines will continue to run normally, and customer service agents will be available during regular business hours by working from home.
