New Yorkers are getting more involved with presidential campaigns as Election Day ticks closer.

Millions of votes are up for grabs in New York, but campaigners don’t seem too focused on them.

While they matter for local races like for state Legislature, justices and propositions, for the presidency, New York is a Democratic stronghold.

That's why some are turning to the neighboring swing state of Pennsylvania. 

“This is the most important campaign of my lifetime,” said Jean Loughran, a Harris/Walz campaign volunteer.

First-timers like Loughran say this election is a battle for democracy.

“[It’s] very possible Erie flips, so we need every vote,” said a Democratic HQ staffer.

They’re not talking about Erie County, New York. 

These volunteers are on campaign-sponsored buses to Erie County, Pennsylvania.

“We have a lot more in common with Erie than we do with New York City. So even though we're New York, we're simpatico with Erie," said Loughran.

They’re not the only ones.

“We kind of surrendered New York state and said, ‘let the chips fall wherever they may,’" said Marty Dugan, a Trump/Vance campaign volunteer. "If we have a shot at encouraging people in Erie, Pennsylvania to get out and vote for President Trump, that's where we're going to put our strength.” 

Dugan has been involved in politics for decades, but this is the first campaign he’s crossing state lines for.

“We don't care whether they're Democrats, Republicans," he said. "We're just saying, ‘make sure you get out and vote.’”

A caravan of cars, full of Donald Trump supporters are making their own trips down to Erie, which is a well-known bellwether county.

“When President Trump won Erie, Pennsylvania, he was victorious," Dugan said. "When he didn't do well in Erie, he didn't win.” 

Both campaigns are trying to get the numbers on their side.

“You do the best that you can and you hope your guy wins,” he said.

The eyes of the nation, even the world, are honed in on swing counties and states like this one.

“I think when people see people walking around their neighborhoods with these little volunteer signs, it's going to make them feel like somebody cares about their vote,” said Loughran. 

Whether it’s the Democrats or the Republicans, it’ll be a fight to the end.

“The sides are so different, it gives you an opportunity to say, 'do I want to go right or do I want to go left,'" said Dugan. "You come to the fork in the road, it's time to make a decision.”

While the big focus is the presidential race, many of these volunteers are also asked to talk about down-ballot races.

Senate and House races could impact the balance of power in Washington, which could either free or tie up the president when it comes to their agenda.