Former Vice President Kamala Harris focused on Black maternal health during a campaign event in Detroit on Tuesday to support Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. During the rally, Harris described the hopeful for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat as a champion for the cause and argued that attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives harm patient care. The appearance marks Harris's first time publicly campaigning for a Senate candidate in a battleground state.

The visit is part of an effort to unite Democratic voters ahead of the November midterm elections to hold a crucial battleground seat. Her return to the trail occurs as speculation continues regarding a potential bid for the White House in 2028.