Former President Obama says he will be heading to Georgia and Michigan later this month to support Democratic candidates in the final weeks before the midterm elections.
Oct. 15, 2022, 5:05 PM UTCFormer President Barack Obama announced Saturday that he will be heading to Georgia and Michigan later this month to support Democratic candidates in the final weeks before the midterm elections.
"Given the high stakes of this year’s midterm elections, President Obama wants to do his part to help Democrats win next month," the statement read."He looks forward to stumping for candidates up and down the ballot, especially in races and states that will have consequences for the administration of 2024 elections."
, as well Gov. Tony Evers’ re-election bid. NBC News was first to report Friday the news that Obama would campaign in Wisconsin., Obama will join Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, and Michigan Democrats up and down the ballot for a Get Out the Vote rally, according to a statement from Whitner’s office. The event will focus “on the stakes of the race as access to abortion, voting rights and public education are at risk in Michigan."is challenging incumbent Gov.
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