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Vox’s home for coverage of the former Presidential candidate and 49th Vice President, Kamala Harris, from her historic role in the Biden administration and more.

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What young voters see in Kamala HarrisWhat young voters see in Kamala Harris
Politics

How the vice president seems to have fixed one of Biden’s biggest vulnerabilities.

By Christian Paz
2024 Elections
Kamala Harris’s new (old) problem at the borderKamala Harris’s new (old) problem at the border
2024 Elections

Border crossings are down and enforcement is up. But what about progressive goals?

By Christian Paz
Abortion
Kamala Harris and Oprah humanized the consequences of state abortion bansKamala Harris and Oprah humanized the consequences of state abortion bans
Abortion

Harris and Winfrey spoke to the family of Amber Thurman, who died after doctors delayed abortion-related care.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
America’s looming election crisis, explained in 3 chartsAmerica’s looming election crisis, explained in 3 charts
Politics

What happens if Trump loses?

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The real impact of the Teamsters’ non-endorsementThe real impact of the Teamsters’ non-endorsement
Politics

The Teamsters aren’t endorsing a Trump or Harris. Does it matter?

By Ellen Ioanes
How Republicans became the party of raunch
Culture

The right thinks that hot girls can “kill woke.” What?

By Constance Grady
Culture
Will Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement actually matter?Will Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement actually matter?
Culture

The highly coveted endorsement comes after a year of paranoid speculation.

By Constance Grady
Kamala Harris
Biden and Harris say America’s no longer at war. Is that true?Biden and Harris say America’s no longer at war. Is that true?
Kamala Harris

Harris says US troops aren’t fighting in any “war zones.” What about Iraq, Syria, and the Red Sea?

By Joshua Keating
Politics
Donald Trump lost the debate because he’s too onlineDonald Trump lost the debate because he’s too online
Politics

The GOP nominee spoke to swing voters as though they were his Truth Social followers.

By Eric Levitz
Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies
Kamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s wildly different tax plans, explainedKamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s wildly different tax plans, explained
Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies

Both candidates say they’ll cut taxes — but for whom?

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
Will Harris’s massive fundraising spree actually help her?Will Harris’s massive fundraising spree actually help her?
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Harris trounced Trump in August fundraising. Can she translate that into votes?

By Nicole Narea and Sean Collins
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
The guessing game over Kamala Harris’s foreign policyThe guessing game over Kamala Harris’s foreign policy
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies

Would Harris differ from Biden? Nobody knows.

By Joshua Keating
Politics
Harris is swimming in cash — but Democrats may still have a fundraising problemHarris is swimming in cash — but Democrats may still have a fundraising problem
Politics

Democratic donors are underinvesting in state legislative races, where money goes a lot further.

By Eric Levitz
Politics
The state of the 2024 race, explained in 7 chartsThe state of the 2024 race, explained in 7 charts
Politics

Polls show a tight race. But there are other figures that can help explain where this campaign is headed.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Democrats’ vibes are excellent. Can they turn that into votes?Democrats’ vibes are excellent. Can they turn that into votes?
Politics

The vibe shift, explained.

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Christian Paz
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
Kamala Harris’s big housing plan has a big problemKamala Harris’s big housing plan has a big problem
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies

Affordable housing comes at a cost.

By Eric Levitz
World Politics
Zelenskyy’s new plan to end the war, explainedZelenskyy’s new plan to end the war, explained
World Politics

The plan is short on detail but aims to push Russia to negotiate.

By Ellen Ioanes
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
How is Kamala Harris getting away with this?How is Kamala Harris getting away with this?
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies

The nominee is pivoting hard to the right on immigration, so why do progressives say they can live with it?

By Christian Paz
Policy
What immigration policies do Americans actually want?What immigration policies do Americans actually want?
Policy

Trump-style immigration restrictions have gone mainstream among 2024 voters.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Why Democrats aren’t talking much about one of their biggest issuesWhy Democrats aren’t talking much about one of their biggest issues
Politics

Climate change was a huge issue for Democrats in the 2020 election. Voters care less now.

By Umair Irfan
Politics
Does RFK Jr. dropping out of the presidential race help Trump?Does RFK Jr. dropping out of the presidential race help Trump?
Politics

The weirdest 2024 candidate endorsed Trump.

By Nicole Narea
2024 Elections
Kamala Harris just revealed her formula for taking down TrumpKamala Harris just revealed her formula for taking down Trump
2024 Elections

She cited three familiar issues — but with new twists.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
The moment when Kamala Harris’s speech came aliveThe moment when Kamala Harris’s speech came alive
Politics

The Democratic nominee got foreign policy — and especially Israel-Palestine — right.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
The DNC was avoiding controversy — then it refused to give Palestinians airtimeThe DNC was avoiding controversy — then it refused to give Palestinians airtime
Politics

Denying them a spot risks fracturing an already fragile coalition.

By Abdallah Fayyad
Politics
One way that Kamala Harris needs to be more like Joe BidenOne way that Kamala Harris needs to be more like Joe Biden
Politics

Biden had a proven argument against Trump that Harris isn’t using enough.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Tim Walz’s DNC speech used Midwestern dad energy to sell a liberal agendaTim Walz’s DNC speech used Midwestern dad energy to sell a liberal agenda
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It’s hunting rifles, camo hats, flannel shirts — and a stubborn notion that expansive government is good for the masses.

By Eric Levitz
Politics
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policiesVox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
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Where Kamala Harris stands on immigration, abortion, and more.

By Vox Staff
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Why Kamala Harris is dodging the pressWhy Kamala Harris is dodging the press
Politics

There are real risks involved in doing interviews and press conferences. For the campaign, they may be worth taking.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
The “prosecutor vs. felon” line isn’t the slam dunk Team Harris thinks it isThe “prosecutor vs. felon” line isn’t the slam dunk Team Harris thinks it is
Politics

Calling Donald Trump a felon doesn’t hurt him — but it does do real damage to others.

By Abdallah Fayyad
Politics
Democratic National Convention 2024Democratic National Convention 2024
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Follow for live updates, analysis, and explainers

By Vox Staff
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Can Kamala Harris overcome her campaign’s biggest challenge?Can Kamala Harris overcome her campaign’s biggest challenge?
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There’s one line of attack that could cost Democrats the presidency.

By Eric Levitz
What Kamala Harris and Beyoncé have in common 
Politics

Our society demands Black women be “twice as good.” Beyoncé has found a solution that Harris seems keen to copy.

By Jonquilyn Hill
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
Kamala Harris, explained in 7 momentsKamala Harris, explained in 7 moments
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Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies

Four reporters who have covered Kamala Harris at different points in her career narrate her rise from San Francisco prosecutor to presidential nominee.

By Coleman Lowndes, Laura Bult and 1 more
Politics
Do celebrity endorsements matter?Do celebrity endorsements matter?
Politics

Megan Thee Stallion is among the latest celebrities to urge voters to line up behind Kamala Harris

By Li Zhou
Politics
“Trump is weird” will only get Kamala Harris so far“Trump is weird” will only get Kamala Harris so far
Politics

Voters want to hear from Harris about Harris, not Trump or Biden.

By Christian Paz
Politics
Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mateKamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate
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Follow here for the latest news, explainers, and analysis.

By Vox Staff
Politics
Will Kamala Harris regret picking Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro?Will Kamala Harris regret picking Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro?
Politics

The case for — and against — Harris’s first big decision.

By Eric Levitz
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
Kamala Harris’s recent embrace of rent control, explainedKamala Harris’s recent embrace of rent control, explained
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies

Capping rent increases makes voters excited, but economists wary.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Politics
Is Kamala Harris beating Donald Trump in the polls?Is Kamala Harris beating Donald Trump in the polls?
Politics

Harris’s polling has improved. But has it improved by enough for her to win?

By Andrew Prokop
Culture
Legendary activist Kimberlé Crenshaw on why those white people Zooms give her hopeLegendary activist Kimberlé Crenshaw on why those white people Zooms give her hope
Culture

The scholar who coined “intersectionality” explains why those fundraisers from white Harris supporters really do matter.

By Constance Grady