(The Center Square) – Former Vice President Kamala Harris headed to Michigan on Tuesday to campaign alongside U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
In 42 days, El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in the Nov. 3 general election, though Michigan voters can begin receiving absentee ballots Thursday.
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