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Wisconsin’s mix of cities, small towns and large rural areas has made it one of the most-contested states in 2024.Republicans held their national convention in Milwaukee, which saw a triumphant Trump receive a hero’s welcome after surviving being shot at just days before. Kamala Harris held her first rally there in July. Both have returned to the state several times since.

The Harris campaign is hoping to draw in voters like Sarah Weber, a 24-year-old engineer based in Madison.“Women’s rights is at the top of my list,” she says.When Harris appears in the state she tends to accuse Trump of being a threat to democracy and focus on his false election claims. But at Trump rallies, immigration is the big issue and supporters talk about how their candidate - and by extension, his backers - have been treated unfairly. Fans seem unfazed by Trump’s legal difficulties, with some suggesting criminal prosecutions will backfire.

“It’s definitely going to increase his popularity,” says Nancy Ridge who attended a rally in Milwaukee wearing a jacket with Trump’s mugshot on the back.“Especially among lower-class people who have been convicted of crimes or even falsely accused. They understand the justice system and how corrupt it can be.”

Maximising turnout in Dane county - which includes the capital Madison, and Milwaukee County - could be key to a Harris victory, says Michael Wagner, director of the Center for Communication and Civic Renewal at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Harris also needs to ensure she doesn’t lose votes in rural parts of the state, he adds.

He says Trump needs to do better in the suburban counties where support for Republicans has been waning. The key places to look at are the counties around Milwaukee known as the “Wow” counties - Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington, he explains.It includes Snowdon in the north, Cadair Idris in mid-Wales, and Pen y Fan in the south, a total walking distance of 17 miles (27.4km).

The charity Molly Ollys, which provides support to children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, has been working with Thomas' family during his treatment.Shelly said the charity has been "amazing".

"We’ve already done loads of fundraising for it as a family," she added.Mr John, who has worked with Shelley for 14 years, said he is hoping to hit a fundraising target of £3,000 for the charity.