Politics & Policy
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Kamala Harris becomes sole candidate for Democratic nomination ahead of virtual roll call
The Democratic National Committee confirmed that the virtual roll call will begin on Thursday, meaning that Harris is the only person that qualified for the ballot. The committee announced that the roll call would take place on Aug. 1 if Harris was alone, or Aug. 3 if other candidates challenged her.
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![Former Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on March 4, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland.](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2023-05/GettyImages-1471309981.jpg?h=f3cdce6f&itok=-0ruuiYS)
Kari Lake wins Republican nomination for Arizona Senate, will face Democrat Gallego in fall
Republicans are hoping to flip the vulnerable Senate seat, after Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced she would not seek reelection.
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Harris gains on Trump in crucial swing states in latest poll
Harris currently has the biggest lead in Michigan, where she leads Trump by 11 percentage points. She also leads him by two points in Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin. Trump leads by four points in Pennsylvania, and two points in North Carolina.