**Vice President Harris Campaigns in Red States to Highlight Abortion Rights**

Vice President Kamala Harris and her top campaign surrogates are expanding their reach this week, focusing beyond the typical battleground states with visits to Texas, Kentucky, and Florida. These traditionally red states are not considered competitive in the upcoming elections, but the Harris campaign is using this opportunity to emphasize one of the Democrats' strongest issues: abortion rights.

In Houston on Friday, Harris will hold a campaign rally that will feature testimonies from women affected by Texas' near-total abortion ban. Senior Adviser David Plouffe explained that while there are no expectations of winning Texas, the visit aims to underscore the potential nationwide implications if Donald Trump is re-elected as president.

This strategic move mirrors efforts by Trump, who has campaigned in heavily Democratic states like New York, California, and Colorado to capture national headlines and highlight his immigration stance.

As early voting begins in Texas, there is a rare chance for Democrats to secure a statewide victory for the first time in decades. The U.S. Senate race in Texas shows signs of tightening, prompting Democrats to inject more funds into the state.

Former Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) joined Harris earlier this week to criticize GOP-led states for their actions to restrict women's rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned federal abortion protections. This is particularly notable as the anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America gave Cheney an A rating for her congressional voting record, praising her opposition to the pro-abortion agenda of the Biden-Harris administration.

In the final stretch of the campaign, Harris is leveraging a mix of media strategies, including podcasts, social media influencers, and celebrity hosts alongside traditional media. This approach is aimed at amplifying her message and drawing broader public attention as the election nears.