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Mike Pence visits Arizona for event in Peoria

Here were the updates from Vice President Mike Pence's trip to the Valley on Thursday.

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PEORIA, Ariz. — Vice President Mike Pence visited Arizona on Thursday to host a "Make America Great Again!" event in Peoria.

His visit came on the same day that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are making their first campaign stop together in Arizona.

Pence delivered remarks at the rally in Peoria around 2:30 p.m. before meeting with Gov. Doug Ducey and the parents of Kayla Mueller for a ceremony unveiling a painting honoring the slain aid worker from Prescott.

Biden and Harris planned to greet American Indian tribal leaders in Phoenix.

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Pence, Biden and Harris visit Arizona just a day after the vice presidential debate between Pence and Harris, which was held in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night.

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The visits also come as Biden has been leading in Arizona polling. Polling averages show Biden leading Trump by 4.5 points in Arizona.

A Democratic presidential candidate has won Arizona just once in the last 72 years.

In 2016, Trump won Arizona by 3.5 points.

Next stop: Phoenix, AZ! See you soon! #MAGA
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) October 8, 2020

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Here are the live updates on Pence's visit to Arizona:

3:34 PM

As we stand here just a short drive from Luke Air Force Base, I’m proud to report that President @realDonaldTrump signed the largest increase in our national defense since the days of Ronald Reagan! Nearly 500 new F-35 fighter jets are on the way! pic.twitter.com/3axkVDSzad
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) October 8, 2020

2:40 PM

Pence wraps up speech in Peoria.

And after around a 40 minute speech the Vice President is done. 26 more days before Election Day. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see him again before Election Day. #12news pic.twitter.com/3jOrRuEyes
— Michael Doudna (@MichaelDoudna) October 8, 2020

2:05 PM

Pence starts by saying he’s here for one reason: four more years of president Trump. He says for the election “the road goes through Arizona” #12News https://t.co/VLy8dJy2h1
— Michael Doudna (@MichaelDoudna) October 8, 2020

2:00 PM

Mike Pence takes the stage in Peoria.

Vice President Mike Pence is now on the stage after being introduced by his wife. #12News pic.twitter.com/1XCnyDRf8S
— Michael Doudna (@MichaelDoudna) October 8, 2020

WATCH: Vice President Pence in Peoria, AZ #Arizona

Text VOTE to 88022 https://t.co/10wWKU2vME
— Team Trump (Text VOTE to 88022) (@TeamTrump) October 8, 2020

1:29 PM

While in Arizona, Pence canceled events in Indiana set for Friday and will instead return to Washington.

VP Pence, in Arizona now, has cancelled events in Indiana tomorrow and will be returning to Washington instead
— Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) October 8, 2020

1:07 PM

Here is a view of the crowd and line as we are a few minutes from the Vice President Pence’s arrival. #12News pic.twitter.com/kb96IdeK8A
— Michael Doudna (@MichaelDoudna) October 8, 2020

1:00 PM

Police begin to block traffic near Olive and 91st Avenue as Pence is on his way to Peoria. Pence may deliver remarks about an hour earlier than previously scheduled.

Let’s try this again. Police are starting to block some lanes near 91st Avenue and olive ahead of the Vice President Pence’s visit. #12News pic.twitter.com/7cy2oe7ewq
— Michael Doudna (@MichaelDoudna) October 8, 2020

12:20 PM

Mike Pence landed in Arizona just after noon on Thursday ahead of a planned rally in Peoria.

Great to be back in Phoenix! @KarenPence and I were truly honored to fly Carl and Marsha Mueller back to their home state of Arizona.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) October 8, 2020

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Welcome back to Arizona, @VP, and thank you for all this Administration has done to honor the memory of Kayla Mueller. pic.twitter.com/MXwJVT9H7U
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) October 8, 2020