Polish American voters in Pennsylvania are receiving increased attention from both the Harris and Trump campaigns leading up to the election. Vice President Kamala Harris has been actively engaging with the community, while President Trump was set to visit a shrine with the Polish President before canceling amid flooding reports. Polls show a tight race between Harris and Trump in the battleground state, making the Polish American vote crucial. While Polish Americans in Pennsylvania tend to be more conservative, nationwide, a majority supported Biden over Trump in 2020. Harris has made appeals to Polish Americans by highlighting the importance of defending Ukraine against Russian aggression and emphasizing the shared values of Polish independence. The Polish American population, which traces back to coal mining immigrants at the turn of the last century, is concentrated in areas like Luzerne County, where cultural ties to Poland remain strong. The Polish American vote could be decisive in a close election, and both campaigns are making efforts to secure their support.
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