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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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The Trump-Vance campaign would be great if not for Trump and VanceThe Trump-Vance campaign would be great if not for Trump and Vance
Politics

The Trump team’s newfound professionalism can’t conceal their candidate’s longstanding flaws.

By Eric Levitz
Today, Explained newsletter
The rebirth of the #ResistanceThe rebirth of the #Resistance
Today, Explained newsletter

Resistance liberals were exhausted. Then Kamala Harris became the nominee.

By Christian Paz
Politics
What the Kamala Harris identity debate shows about AmericaWhat the Kamala Harris identity debate shows about America
Politics

Identity is complicated, and she shouldn’t have to choose just one.

By Nisha Chittal
Politics
Would picking Josh Shapiro actually help Harris in Pennsylvania?Would picking Josh Shapiro actually help Harris in Pennsylvania?
Politics

Vice presidential candidates don’t necessarily enjoy a home-state advantage.

By Eric Levitz
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
Ruthless “cop” or “soft on crime”? Kamala Harris’s record as prosecutor, explained.Ruthless “cop” or “soft on crime”? Kamala Harris’s record as prosecutor, explained.
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies

The vice president’s days as a California prosecutor are difficult to define in clear ideological terms.

By Abdallah Fayyad
2024 Elections
Gen Z loves making Kamala Harris memes. Will they vote?Gen Z loves making Kamala Harris memes. Will they vote?
2024 Elections

The vibes are good, but Harris wouldn’t be the first Democrat to bet on youth turnout — and lose.

By Christian Paz
Supreme Court
Biden’s new Supreme Court reform proposals are mostly uselessBiden’s new Supreme Court reform proposals are mostly useless
Supreme Court

The president is finally going after the high court, but his ideas are pretty weak.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
How Kamala Harris could win (or lose) the Electoral CollegeHow Kamala Harris could win (or lose) the Electoral College
Politics

Joe Biden’s best path might not be Harris’s best path.

By Andrew Prokop
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
What Kamala Harris really thinks about Israel and GazaWhat Kamala Harris really thinks about Israel and Gaza
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies

Biden’s approach to the war in Gaza has been divisive. Would Harris chart a new path?

By Nicole Narea
Politics
So what does Joe Biden do now?So what does Joe Biden do now?
Politics

In an Oval Office speech, Biden said his farewells. But his job isn’t done yet.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Could a short campaign be exactly what Kamala Harris needs?Could a short campaign be exactly what Kamala Harris needs?
Politics

Dozens of other democracies have short election cycles. Can the Democrats learn something from them?

By Ellen Ioanes
2024 Elections
Why does Kamala Harris want to be president?Why does Kamala Harris want to be president?
2024 Elections

It’s difficult to predict what a Harris presidency would look like. But there are some clues.

By Abdallah Fayyad and Christian Paz
Culture
The one thing Veep captures better than any other political showThe one thing Veep captures better than any other political show
Culture

With Kamala Harris’s ascendancy, the series is on everyone’s mind — and the reason it resonates goes deeper than you might think.

By Whizy Kim
2024 Elections
“What was not a race yesterday is a race today”: David Axelrod on Biden dropping out“What was not a race yesterday is a race today”: David Axelrod on Biden dropping out
2024 Elections

What a fresh face might mean for the November presidential election.

By Sean Rameswaram and Bryan Walsh
Culture
Could Kamala Harris’s “Brat summer” win her the presidency?Could Kamala Harris’s “Brat summer” win her the presidency?
Culture

Democrats have their first “Brat” candidate. What will it get them?

By Rebecca Jennings
Politics
Will Harris automatically replace Biden? Plus six other questions about the next steps, answered.Will Harris automatically replace Biden? Plus six other questions about the next steps, answered.
Politics

Does Harris automatically replace Biden now? Your questions about the process, answered.

By Nicole Narea
Kamala Harris
Why is everyone talking about Kamala Harris and coconut trees?Why is everyone talking about Kamala Harris and coconut trees?
Kamala Harris

Ironic Kamala Harris meme-ing isn’t so ironic anymore.

By Christian Paz
Supreme Court
Could Republicans sue to keep Biden on the ballot?Could Republicans sue to keep Biden on the ballot?
Supreme Court

Speaker Mike Johnson’s threat to challenge Vice President Harris’s nomination in court should be frivolous. But who knows with this Supreme Court?

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Harris isn’t her party’s best candidate. Biden was still right to endorse her.Harris isn’t her party’s best candidate. Biden was still right to endorse her.
Politics

The best option isn’t always a great one.

By Eric Levitz
2024 Elections
Does Kamala Harris give Democrats a better chance to win?Does Kamala Harris give Democrats a better chance to win?
2024 Elections

The debate over the vice president’s prospects against Trump, explained.

By Christian Paz
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
Kamala Harris and the border: The myth and the factsKamala Harris and the border: The myth and the facts
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies

No, Kamala Harris is not a “border czar.” But that doesn’t matter to Republicans.

By Christian Paz
Politics
Democrats are finally taking on Biden — and giving the party a chance to winDemocrats are finally taking on Biden — and giving the party a chance to win
Politics

Pelosi, Schumer, and Obama have all signaled to Joe that it’s time to go.

By Eric Levitz
2024 Elections
What happened the last time Kamala Harris ran for presidentWhat happened the last time Kamala Harris ran for president
2024 Elections

Harris flopped in 2020, but a lot has changed in four years.

By Christian Paz
Politics
Forget four more years. Is Biden fit to serve now?Forget four more years. Is Biden fit to serve now?
Politics

The urgent question about Biden’s mental fitness that Democrats aren’t yet asking.

By Nicole Narea
2024 Elections
What about Kamala?What about Kamala?
2024 Elections

The vice president has taken on an expanded role in the last few months. Now Biden needs her more than ever.

By Christian Paz
2024 Elections
Do other Democrats actually poll better against Trump than Biden?Do other Democrats actually poll better against Trump than Biden?
2024 Elections

What the data says, and what it means.

By Christian Paz
Politics
The Democrats who could replace Biden if he steps asideThe Democrats who could replace Biden if he steps aside
Politics

Kamala Harris? Gavin Newsom? Pete Buttigieg?!?

By Nicole Narea
Politics
There are valid critiques of Kamala Harris. They also don’t tell the full story.There are valid critiques of Kamala Harris. They also don’t tell the full story.
Politics

What’s fair — and unfair — about the intense scrutiny she’s received as vice president.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Can US investment really ease Central America’s migrant crisis?Can US investment really ease Central America’s migrant crisis?
Politics

Biden is leaning on US companies to convince migrants from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala to stay home.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
The downside to Biden’s electric vehicle charging planThe downside to Biden’s electric vehicle charging plan
Technology

The Biden administration wants to build half a million chargers — but not the kind many people want.

By Neel Dhanesha
Politics
The US is telling migrants “don’t come.” They might not be listening.The US is telling migrants “don’t come.” They might not be listening.
Politics

How much does Kamala Harris’s messaging about the border matter?

By Nicole Narea
Joe Biden’s unique Inauguration Day, in photos
Politics

Biden’s inauguration was marked by Covid-19 restrictions and high-security measures.

By Kainaz Amaria and Ella Nilsen
Kamala Harris is poised to be a historic — and influential — vice president
Politics

As a tiebreaker in the Senate and a close adviser to the president, Harris takes on a unique role.

By Li Zhou
The long list of contenders for Kamala Harris’s Senate seat, explained
Explainers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom must choose a candidate for Harris’s Senate seat from a crowded field.

By Li Zhou and Benjamin Rosenberg
Politics
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris sent a strong message with her all-white suitVice President-elect Kamala Harris sent a strong message with her all-white suit
Politics

Harris wore all white for her victory speech, honoring suffragists.

By Sean Collins
Kamala Harris: “I may be the first woman to hold this office. But I won’t be the last.”
Politics

Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech is historic.

By Constance Grady
Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman to become vice president
Features

Harris is also the first Black person and first South Asian American person to be elected to the role.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Sen. David Perdue’s racist treatment of Sen. Kamala Harris’s name was all too familiarSen. David Perdue’s racist treatment of Sen. Kamala Harris’s name was all too familiar
Politics

Perdue’s actions framed Harris as someone who’s different.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The 2020 vice presidential debateThe 2020 vice presidential debate
Politics

Mike Pence and Kamala Harris will take the stage in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday night.

By Vox Staff
Politics
Mike Pence tried to blame Kamala Harris for undermining a Covid-19 vaccine. But the public blames Trump.Mike Pence tried to blame Kamala Harris for undermining a Covid-19 vaccine. But the public blames Trump.
Politics

Pence’s spin on a Covid-19 vaccine ignored the biggest obstacle to public trust: his boss.

By Dylan Scott