Biden Campaign Launching In-Person Canvassing Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden greets supporters on the platform outside the Amtrak's Greensburg Train Station in Greensburg, Penn., on Sept. 30, 2020. Andrew Harnik/AP Photo

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s campaign is planning to start canvassing in-person this weekend, despite campaign officials previously insisting that virtual efforts were sufficient amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

While President Donald Trump’s campaign started contacting people in person in June, and Democrats running for other offices began weeks ago, Biden’s campaign has forgone in-person canvassing, citing perceived health risks.