SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – The Presidential race has been tightening up and both candidates have been campaigning hard. The rally with former President Donald Trump at the Salem Civic Center is scheduled for Saturday, November 2 and there has been a lot of preparation for his arrival.
Recent data, including a newly released poll from Roanoke College, shows Trump trailing Kamala Harris by 10 points in Virginia with Independent Cornel Wet and Libertarian Chase Oliver both with 2% of the vote, and Green Party candidate Jill Stein, taking 1%.
“Kamala Harris has increased the slim lead she held in the August Roanoke College Poll,” said Dr. Harry Wilson, senior political analyst for IPOR and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Roanoke College. “She is claiming 95% of Democrats and leads 49%-36% among independents. Trump is supported by 90% of Republicans, but that might not be enough for him to win in Virginia.”
According to the Roanoke College poll, 2% of likely voters are still undecided. 47% of those polled said they are almost certain to vote and 40% have already reported voting. Only 24% still plan to vote before Election Day; however, 85% of people who have not voted have already decided on who they are going to be voting for.
“With so few undecided voters, it’s a tough uphill climb for Trump. Democrats continue to take advantage of early voting. Republicans are catching up, but they need massive turnout on Election Day.”
Voters named the economy as the most important issue this election cycle with 43% of respondents, followed by abortion at 26%, immigration at 12%, foreign affairs at 8%, and crime at 3%.
Kamala Harris is viewed as most trusted to do a better job on abortion (57%, compared to 36% for Trump). However, the two candidates tied on other issues including 48% on immigration; Harris favored 49%-45% on both crime and foreign policy; and Trump was seen as doing a better job on the economy at 49%-46%.
EVENT NIGHT AT SALEM CIVIC CENTER
The day of the event is expected to cause some traffic delays and pattern changes in the City of Salem, especially near the Taliaferro Complex.
Salem Civic Center Officials have announced certain rules and guidelines are being put in place to help ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all attendees.
- EVERYTHING IS FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED
- Parking will open to the public at 8 am
- Doors open at Noon
- Event -pre-programming begins at promptly 2 pm
- Donald J. Trump’s remarks will begin at 4 pm
- Please arrive no later than 1 pm
- The Donald Trump campaign handled all the ticketing.
- They send the code/confirmation. We do not know how many tickets they distributed.
- YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET FOR ENTRY.
- Entry is on a first come first served basis.
