Just finished a full day of canvassing in Wisconsin. Some updates…

- Record volunteer turnout at our field office in Milwaukee! The volunteers couldn’t all fit in the building and about 70 of us had to wait outside while the first batch of people got trained and sent out. After us another huge group was waiting outside. When I went back to the office after my shift they said it had been nonstop like that all day. Enthusiasm couldn’t have been higher. 

- There is a Trump field office one block from the Harris one that was completely empty. It is Milwaukee so maybe not a focus for GOTV for them but it seemed strange that nobody would be there on a Saturday. 

- Canvassing went great! Talked to so many good people who are excited to vote for Kamala. A lot of conversations were helping people make voting plans. Was able to get four people I met signed up to volunteer next weekend with me. 

- The biggest concerns I heard from voters were that they didn’t know much about Harris yet but they all said what they do know about Trump is so bad that they are willing to take a chance on her. Also talked to some young black men who didn’t love her background as AG. Had a great conversation in those cases and had one change his mind from lean Trump to Harris. 

- Note: if you are going to canvas just be ready to do a lot of listening. The people who have changed their minds in the conversations didn’t do so because of arguing. I just listened to them and then shared why I’m excited about Kamala. People really love to talk and be listened to without judgement. That’s been a big lesson for me volunteering. 

Signed up for my next shift. If you are unsure about canvassing I encourage you to try it. Best way to ease election anxiety!