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OMAHA—With just over two weeks until the November election, Republicans and Democrats are campaigning for every last vote in Nebraska’s coveted 2nd Congressional District , where a win could provide a crucial single electoral vote for either side.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, now part of former President Donald Trump’s transition team, and Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz campaigned within miles of each other on Saturday, both sides making their case to voters.
A Nebraska native who grew up and spent more of his life in rural parts of the state, Walz spoke to a crowd of 1,400 supporters at an outdoor amphitheater in Papillion, an Omaha suburb. He emphasized the state’s importance in this election, highlighted his local roots and gave a shout-out to his sister, Sandy Dietrich, who was in the audience.
“Do the math, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and the rest of the states. 269, one dot makes a difference,” Walz said.