MINNEAPOLIS — After Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced off in what was likely the only vice presidential debate of this election cycle, multiple groups have now announced how they're urging their communities to vote.
Native Americans for Harris Walz had a national launch Wednesday, with community members meeting at the Frogtown Community Center to voice their support for the ticket.
"The Native vote is absolutely the margin of victory for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz," Mattea Twinn, coalitions manager for the Wisconsin Democrats, said.
The group said Harris and Walz are better suited to take care of their needs, including respecting Tribal Nations and protecting sovereignty. Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Nation, also spoke.
"Let's be crystal clear," Flanagan said. "Native people will absolutely help decide the results of this election. We are located in swing states all across this country."
Native Americans for Harris Walz was not the only group urging their communities to make a decision this election. The Justice and Equity Coalition also held a press conference Wednesday, voting against the Harris Walz ticket based on policy, and what they say is a lack of action.
"Our message is clear," one speaker said. "We will not support any leader who enables this brutality."
The group is urging voters to abandon Harris, citing inaction in the administration as a reason for growing conflict in the Middle East.
"We are asking for people, as we head to this election, to vote for the independent party," Jaylani Hussein, board member with JEC, said. "We clearly understand that that may mean the return of President Trump, which we are not endorsing."
A CNN poll conducted immediately after Tuesday's debate showed 51% of those polled thought Vance did the better job.