Arizona Senator Mark Kelly visits Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - U.S. Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, along with former U.S. ambassador Susan Rice, stopped by Yuma Tuesday to campaign for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
This is all part of Senator Kelly's tour to go through rural Arizona, and he stopped by local coffee shop Cafecito Tuesday to encourage early voting.
"We're going to have an election and we're going to make sure that Kamala Harris is the next President of the United States," said Kelly, who was met with a round of applause from the crowd.
The visit also saw some local lawmakers in attendance such as Democratic Arizona State Representative candidate Matias Rosales and City Council member Carol Smith.
Smith shares what kind of message the senator brings to the area, and why locals should tune in to what he has to say.
"Senator Kelly is full of optimism and hope and warning signs I think that he does a good job for Arizona and he's a big advocate for our area," said Smith.
Senator Kelly touched on important local topics such as water agreements and the border.
He also had some words for those who are still undecided.
"If you can't get the endorsement of your former cabinet you shouldn’t be running for office so that’s the message that I would like to leave with people who are undecided, to vote for Kamala Harris," said Sen. Kelly.
Rosemary Moran, a local in attendance, shares how influential it is for the senator and other political leaders to come to Yuma.
"We're actually more important than I realized and I think that the general public thinks...and they really want our vote," said Moran.
The visit comes following Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff's visit to Yuma County this past weekend, campaign for his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
In addition, the visit comes almost two weeks after First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Yuma to attend a Harris-Walz campaign event.
To watch the livestream of Kelly's visit, see attached video.
