Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Detroit on Tuesday for the first time ever publicly for a Senate candidate in a battleground state. She joined Democratic hopeful Abdul El-Sayed at an event focusing on Black maternal health, where she advocated for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. A recent survey shows El-Sayed holds a 7 point lead in the Michigan Senate race, where he is running on a platform that includes taxing the wealthy.

Republican Vice President J.D. Vance has characterized El-Sayed as a radical, while other observers suggest the candidate is effectively targeting vulnerabilities in the GOP platform. Democrats are working to retain the crucial battleground seat ahead of the November midterm elections as speculation persists regarding a potential 2028 White House run by Harris.