ARIZONA NEWS

Kamala Harris to campaign in Phoenix next week with yet-to-be-named running mate

Jul 30, 2024, 6:31 PM | Updated: Aug 1, 2024, 7:12 am

Vice President Kamala Harris...

Vice President Kamala Harris will make a campaign stop in Phoenix next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

PHOENIX — Vice President Kamala Harris will come to Phoenix to campaign next week in her first trip to the swing state at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket.

Harris will be joined by her running mate, who has yet to be named, as part of a cross-country push to voters, a campaign official told KTAR News 92.3 FM on Tuesday.

The campaign announced Thursday that the Arizona visit will be on Friday, Aug. 9, in the evening, after a rally in Georgia that afternoon. The location and other details about the Phoenix event have not yet been announced.

Harris and her running mate are also making campaign stops next week in battleground states Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina and Nevada.

Here’s the itinerary: Philadelphia (Tuesday evening); Eau Claire, Wisconsin (Wednesday afternoon); Detroit (Wednesday evening); Research Triangle, North Carolina (Thursday evening); Savannah, Georgia (Friday afternoon); Phoenix (Friday evening); and Las Vegas (Saturday afternoon).

When was the last time Kamala Harris came to Arizona?

Harris was last in the Grand Canyon State on June 24 when she made a campaign stop in Phoenix for an event promoting reproductive rights on the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

That appearance came about four weeks before President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection and endorsed Harris.

In total, Harris has made six visits to Arizona during her time has vice president.

Who will be Kamala Harris’s running mate?

Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly is one of several candidates who have reportedly been vetted for the role.

The pick will likely be a top Democrat from a swing state. Three governors — Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro, Kentucky’s Andy Beshear and North Carolina’s Roy Cooper – have also been rumored to be leading options. Cooper pulled out of consideration on Monday.

Delegates can make Harris the official nominee — and even start approving her yet-to be-named running mate — in online voting beginning this week under a proposal passed recently by the Democratic National Convention rules committee. The convention will be held Aug. 19-22 in Chicago.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Peoria Police department...

Roxanne De La Rosa

Peoria police search for vandals who caused $30-40K worth of park damage

The Peoria Police Department is asking the public for help in finding the suspect responsible for vandalizing and causing tens of thousands of dollars of damage to a local park.

6 hours ago

Phoenix-Pittsburgh nonstop flight offered through Allegiant...

Serena O'Sullivan

Fly high: Phoenix travelers getting new nonstop flight option for Pittsburgh through Allegiant

Planning a business trip? You can now book a Phoenix-Pittsburgh nonstop flight through Allegiant at Sky Harbor International Airport.

7 hours ago

fentanyl pills, fentanyl bust Phoenix...

Roxanne De La Rosa

Phoenix man charged after police seized 100,000 fentanyl pills

A man in Phoenix was pulled over by police during a routine traffic stop, which led to the seizure of about 100,000 blue fentanyl pills.

8 hours ago

Thomas Galvin AZ Political Podcast...

Jim Sharpe

AZ Political Podcast: Thomas Galvin on public funding for sports teams, speed of election results

On this week's edition of AZ Political Podcast, Thomas Galvin discusses public funding for sports teams and how election results can be sped up.

9 hours ago

US 60 between Superior and Miami will be closed until Friday due to blasting work that was performe...

David Veenstra

US 60 between Superior, Miami reopens following blasting

US 60 between Superior and Miami has reopened following blasting work that was performed in the area.

10 hours ago

Maricopa County 1 of 4 pharmacists sentenced for fraud...

Serena O'Sullivan

Maricopa County pharmacist among 4 sentenced in fraud conspiracy

A Maricopa County pharmacist named Raef Hamaed was one of four pharmacists sentenced for their roles in a $13 million conspiracy, officials said.

11 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Bright Wealth Management

How IRAs are a helpful tool in retirement planning

When it comes to retirement planning, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can be a great tool for income growth.

...

Bright Wealth Management

How to start your retirement planning early and avoid costly mistakes

Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can avoid costly pitfalls.

...

Bright Wealth Management

How to save money on retirement planning following 2024 election

PHOENIX -- With the 2024 election over, economic changes could impact how people plan for retirement as 2025 is on the horizon.

Kamala Harris to campaign in Phoenix next week with yet-to-be-named running mate