LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — As recent polls show the two presidential candidates remaining neck-and-neck, Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris delivered her campaign’s closing argument at Jenison Field House on Michigan State University campus Sunday, Nov. 3.

Doors opened at 2:30 p.m., the event began at 5:00, p.m., and Harris finished her speech at around 6:30 p.m., though the event was expected to last until 8:00 p.m. Harris was joined by two MSU students and prominent Michigan Democrats, including congressional candidate Curtis Hertel, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, and Lt. Gov Garlin Gilchrist II.

Harris made a series of stops across metro Detroit beforehand, attending church, stopping at a local restaurant to speak, and making a separate appearance in Pontiac.

The main focal point of the event was to drive young voter turnout, and the choice of college campus venue was no accident. The Harris campaign has been heavily focusing on driving young voters to the polls. Harris leads Trump by 23 points among young voters according to recent polls, but that voting bloc is also the most unreliable.

Harris spoke for around 25 minutes and opened the event by talking about the ongoing crises in Gaza and Lebanon. he advocated for a peaceful agreement between Israel and Lebanon, the return of all hostages, and allowing the Palestinian people to “live their lives with dignity.” Harris’s stance on Israel and Palestine has been a main point of contention this election regarding her appeal among young voters and third-party voters.

“As president, I will do everything in my power to end the war in Gaza,” Harris said.

Harris also expressed plans to cut taxes for middle-class families and small businesses, as well as expand health care. She also said that, if elected, she would protect the Affordable Health Care Act, saying “I believe that healthcare should be a right and not just a privilege.”

Harris also expressed her mission to cooperate across party lines if elected into the Oval Office, saying “I don’t believe people who disagree with me are the enemy, in fact, I’ll give them a seat at the table because that’s what strong leaders do.”

Abortion, a hot issue this election cycle, was also mentioned in Harris’ remarks. She doubled down on her pro-choice stance and expressed a desire to protect reproductive rights if elected into office. “When Congress passes a bill to restore reproductive freedom nationwide, as President I will proudly sign it into law,” Harris said.

The event was not free of personal anecdotes, though. Harris talked about her life as a self-titled “child of the Civil Rights Movement,” speaking favorably of America’s diversity and the American Dream. “I have lived the promise of America, and I will tell you today, I seek the promise of America in everyone that is here,” said Harris.

Specifically addressing the youngest voting bloc, Harris said “I love Gen Z.” Harris addressed Gen Z and other first-time voters, mentioning things such as their lived political experience of “growing up with active shooter drills” and “having less rights than your mothers and grandmothers.” She reaffirmed her desire to see a high young voter turnout and encouraged heavy political participation—including knocking on doors and encouraging family and friends to vote.

This was one of Harris’ last events before Election Day. She is expected to speak in Pennsylvania on Monday and on Election Night, the campaign will be at Harris’ alma mater Howard University in Washington D.C.

At least 27,000 supporters RSVPed for the event, according to a campaign worker, leading to the venue being packed full of Harris supporters.

The line to get in to the event extended all the way to Demonstration Hall by around 3:00 p.m. and continued to grow.

For those not able to attend the event inside Jenison Field House, an overflow field was set up on the field outside of Demonstration Hall. 6 News was not able to access the overflow field during the event.