• The 2024 US presidential election sees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump focusing on the swing state of Wisconsin.
• The state's diverse population holds varying views on issues like the economy, immigration, and abortion rights.
• As the election nears, both candidates are campaigning across key swing states, emphasizing their importance.
• The election's outcome will reflect the nation's political and social landscape, with voters expressing concerns about policy discussions and potential divisions.

As the United States braces for the 2024 presidential election, all eyes are on the key swing state of Wisconsin. Both Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump are making their presence felt in the state, known for its Blue Wall of Democratic support. Wisconsin is one of seven swing states that could determine the outcome of the election.

Door County, a northeastern region of Wisconsin, has emerged as a super swing county due to its history of aligning with the national outcome in the last seven presidential elections. In 2016, Trump won the county by over 500 votes, while in 2020, Biden won by less than 300 votes. The county, with a population of approximately 30,000, is characterized by farmland in the south, small towns in the central area, and numerous attractions near Lake Michigan in the north.

Diverse Views and Economic Concerns

The region's diverse population holds divergent views on issues such as the economy, immigration, and abortion rights. Democratic voter Jean Cookle, who worked in the education field, shared that she has a neighbor who supports a different candidate, and they never discuss politics. Paul, a 38-year-old landscape photographer who identifies as a moderate, has chosen to vote for Harris, while his parents are staunch Republicans for religious and cultural reasons.

On economic issues, Republican voters are more likely to believe that the Biden-Harris administration's policies have caused inflation and that the economy was better during Trump's presidency. In contrast, Democratic voters argue that the fiscal stimulus from the Trump administration also contributed to surging inflation, along with other factors, and that the current administration has successfully reduced inflation.

Immigration Policies and Their Impact

Austin Vandertie, a Republican voter and a six-generation small farm owner, expressed his concern about inflation, attributing rising prices to the Biden-Harris administration's policies. He also believes that the current administration's immigration policies could negatively impact his farm business.

On immigration issues, voters from the two parties generally hold different views. A larger number of Republican voters believe that the Biden-Harris administration's policies have led to a surge in illegal immigration, which they see as a threat to American jobs and public safety. Democratic voters, on the other hand, tend to view the United States as a nation of immigrants and believe that immigrants have made significant contributions to the country's development.

Final Push and Voter Sentiments

As the election draws closer, both Trump and Harris are campaigning across various key swing states, making a final push. Both candidates visited Wisconsin, highlighting the importance they place on the state.

In a tight election, whoever ultimately takes office in the White House, about half of American voters may feel disappointed. Looking ahead, political division has left voters feeling worried, even fearful. Donna Hilsaveck, a 71-year-old retiree, described this election as very turbulent and filled with anger.

Paul expressed his fear that if Trump wins, he may exacerbate divisions among the public, causing many to feel disrespected and bringing the country backward socially. Vandertie, the farm owner, is also deeply concerned about the lack of policy discussions in the election. He believes both parties need to focus on the policies that affect Americans' daily life.