Democrat Kamala Harris made her final pitch for the US presidency at a historic Black church and to Arab Americans in battleground Michigan. At the same time, her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, adopted a more provocative tone at a rally in Pennsylvania.

According to recent polls, the race is close, with Trump, 78, gaining ground among Hispanic men, and Harris, 60, enjoying strong support from female voters.

Despite both candidates facing unfavorable perceptions among voters, turnout remains high, with over 78 million Americans having cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. This number is nearing half of the total votes cast in 2020, which had the highest voter turnout in a century. Control of Congress is also at stake, with Republicans expected to secure a Senate majority while Democrats hope to flip the House.

In her address at Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church in Detroit, Kamala Harris told parishioners, “In just two days we have the power to decide the fate of our nation for generations to come. We must act. It’s not enough to only pray; not enough to just talk.” Later, while addressing Arab Americans, she acknowledged the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, stating, “This year has been difficult… As president, I will do everything in my power to end the war in Gaza.”

Conversely, Trump, at a rally in Pennsylvania, strayed from his script, criticizing Harris and denouncing Democrats as a “demonic party.” He commented on media criticism, saying, “To get me, somebody would have to shoot through the fake news and I don’t mind that so much.”

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While Harris focused on undecided voters, Trump aimed to energize his base. He claimed, “Kamala’s campaign is run on hate and demonisation,” and expressed regret over leaving office, saying, “I shouldn’t have left. I mean, honestly, because we did so, we did so well.” Both campaigns are bracing for potential disputes over election results, with Democrats preparing for any premature claims of victory from Trump.

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