Ahead of the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten Buttigieg campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in Madison, Wisconsin. During the event, which drew over 100 volunteers, Buttigieg emphasized the campaign's growing enthusiasm, highlighting a significant surge in volunteer efforts since Harris announced her candidacy. He contrasted Harris and Walz’s platforms with former President Donald Trump’s agenda, focusing on issues like abortion access and support for the middle class. Senator Tammy Baldwin also participated, underscoring Wisconsin's pivotal role in the upcoming election. Recent polling indicates a dead heat between Harris and Trump in the state, with Democrats experiencing boosted enthusiasm since Harris took the lead on the ticket. The campaign aims to mobilize voters ahead of the November elections, with a coordinated effort that has seen over 500,000 doors knocked and calls made since July.