<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1dL4hK_0vDDH8Go00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1dL4hK_0vDDH8Go00" width="1280" height="853" ><figcaption>Maxwell Frost, Democratic congressional candidate for Florida's District 10, speaks during a rally, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. AP</figcaption></figure>FLINT, MI — With a push to engage young voters, Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign this week will receive support in Michigan from a Floridian known as the youngest member of Congress.U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, of Florida, will engage with prospective voters in Flint, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids, during gatherings scheduled from Thursday to Friday, Aug. 29-30, Harris campaign officials said.The 27-year-old Orlando native began his term in the U.S. House of Representatives last year, when he started receiving attention outside of his state in part because of his label as <a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-ron-desantis-legislature-st-petersburg-congress-d0797e4acae6536ba7e20cd1f5641627">“the first member of Gen Z elected to Congress.”</a>Frost, who received a prime-time slot when he addressed the Democratic National Convention on its final day last week in Chicago, will kick off his Michigan visit in Flint, Harris campaign officials said. A music enthusiast, Frost plans to meet with local politicians and election volunteers there during a “jazz-fueled reception” to “drum up” support for Harris’ White House bid, campaign officials said.During his Ann Arbor stop, the Congressman will speak about Harris’ plans for preventing gun violence, advancing policy addressing climate change, and protecting women’s abortion rights, campaign officials said. The gathering will conclude with attendees mobilizing to engage students to register to vote.Frost in Grand Rapids plans to meet with Harris supporters as well as headline a youth voter-geared roundtable alongside Austin Marsman, the Democratic candidate in <a href="https://www.mlive.com/politics/2024/08/matt-hall-wins-republican-nomination-in-42nd-house-district-race.html">the race to represent the state House’s District 42</a>, which includes part of Kalamazoo and surrounding municipalities.At the Grand Rapids stop, Frost plans to discuss how young people could be impacted by another presidential term from Harris’ Republican opponent in the November election, Donald Trump. Harris campaign officials said the gathering will focus in part on discussing “Project 2025.” The nearly 1,000-page handbook, authored by former Trump White House officials, has generated scrutiny from Frost and other Democrats who warn the handbook’s policies would raise taxes, curtail student loan relief initiatives, and endanger policy pursuits aimed both at reducing gun violence and protecting abortion rights.While Trump has distanced himself from “Project 2025,” some Democrats warn the former president would advance its policies if he returns to the White House.Harris campaign officials did not release timing or venue details for Frost’s Michigan visit. Individuals interested in attending should contact their community’s chapter of the Democratic Party.Mario Morrow Jr., a deputy communications director with the Michigan Democratic Coordinated Campaign, said rallying young voters will be critical for Democrats hoping to win office this year. He called voting for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, “a vote for the future.”“Rep. Maxwell Frost’s visit to Michigan isn’t just about rallying the base; it’s about empowering a generation ready to lead,” Morrow said. “Vice President Harris has fought for young people — building an economy with real opportunities, forgiving student loan debt, and defending reproductive rights. In contrast, Donald Trump’s record is anti-climate, anti-health care, and anti-youth.”Harris campaign officials said the Democrats’ engagement with young voters this election cycle showed promise for turnout in Harris’ favor come November.Part of that confidence was based on the hiring of a youth engagement director for the Michigan campaign at an earlier point in this election cycle than during the 2016 and 2020 elections, Harris campaign officials said. Eva Scott serves in that role today.The Harris campaign also points to favorable signs in media that show young voters’ support of Harris, including <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/07/25/us/elections/times-siena-poll-registered-voter-crosstabs.html">a July national poll from The New York Times/Siena</a> that stated 56% of 18- to 29-year-old registered voters would vote for Harris compared to 38% for Trump.Frost’s trip to Michigan comes during a week of densely-scheduled presidential election campaign events in the state.<a href="https://www.mlive.com/politics/2024/08/kamala-harris-will-never-ever-ever-have-your-back-trump-tells-national-guard-in-detroit.html">Trump campaigned here Monday</a>, Aug. 26, when he delivered remarks at the National Guard Association of the United States’ 146th General Conference in Detroit. Later, he visited supporters in nearby Roseville.Trump’s running mate, <a href="https://www.mlive.com/politics/2024/08/jd-vance-criticizes-gotion-battery-plants-ties-to-china-at-big-rapids-rally.html">U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, of Ohio, campaigned Tuesday</a>, Aug. 27, at a horse farm in Big Rapids, about 60 miles north of Grand Rapids.And <a href="https://www.mlive.com/politics/2024/08/trump-schedules-second-michigan-campaign-stop-in-a-week.html">Trump plans to campaign Thursday</a> at a steel manufacturing facility in Potterville, about 15 miles southwest of Lansing.On that same day, in Grand Rapids, <a href="https://www.mlive.com/politics/2024/08/husband-of-vp-kamala-harris-to-campaign-in-grand-rapids-thursday.html">Doug Emhoff plans to campaign</a> for his wife, Harris.The trend will continue next week. <a href="https://www.mlive.com/politics/2024/08/kamala-harris-to-return-to-detroit-as-part-of-campaigns-labor-day-blitz.html">Harris plans to visit Detroit on Labor Day</a>, campaign officials said.</div></body>

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FLINT, MI — With a push to engage young voters, Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign this week will receive support in Michigan from a Floridian known as the youngest member of Congress. U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, of Florida, will engage with prospective voters in Flint, Ann Arbor...