Tim Walz to speak in Asheville: What we know about road closures, timing, more

Iris Seaton, Asheville Citizen Times

September 16, 2024 at 11:07 PM·1 min read

Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz is scheduled to rally in Asheville tomorrow afternoon, Sept. 17, the Harris-Walz Campaign announced Sept. 14.

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina, less than a week ago on Sept. 12, vying to win over voters in the swing state. During the 2020 election, former President Donald Trump won NC by a thin margin, with 49.9% of the vote. Most recent polling averages for 2024 from RealClearPolling put Vice President Kamala Harris only one-10th of a percent behind Trump.

Here's what to know about venue, road closures, how to get tickets and more.

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When will Tim Walz speak in Asheville?

The event webpage has the event scheduled sometime between 2-7 p.m., but an exact start time has not been announced. Governor Tim Walz is set to arrive in Asheville at 4:30 p.m. after earlier appearances in Macon and Atlanta, Georgia.

Where is Tim Walz speaking in Asheville?

Currently, a venue for the event has not been announced.

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Sept. 17 road closures

Road closures are expected for Sept. 17 along I-26, from the Asheville Regional Airport to the venue and back. Samantha Booth, representative for the Asheville Police Department, told the Citizen Times that exact timing for the "rolling closures" will only be confirmed shortly before they occur.