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Happening today: Former President Obama to hold drive-in rally for Biden in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Former President Barack Obama will be in Orlando on Tuesday to campaign for his former Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden.

The former president rallied for Biden in Miami over the weekend.

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The details about the Orlando drive-in car rally haven’t been released yet, only that it will be livestreamed.

Central Florida is a key battleground for both political parties in this upcoming presidential election, with both campaigns making a strong push throughout the area.

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Vice President Mike Pence was in Lakeland on Saturday and held a “Make America Great Again” rally at the Lakeland International Airport.

President Donald Trump was also recently in Central Florida and hosted a campaign rally in The Villages Friday afternoon.

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Channel 9 will bring the latest details on Obama’s visit on Eyewitness News.