Vice President Kamala Harris is headed to Las Vegas on Thursday to sit down with Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford at a campaign event that is being billed as a fireside chat. The stop lands less than three weeks before early voting opens for the state's Democratic primary and gives Ford, who launched his gubernatorial bid last year, a dose of national spotlight as voters start sizing up the primary ballot.
Harris Joins Ford On The Trail
According to KSNV, Harris will join Ford for a gubernatorial campaign event in Las Vegas on Thursday, with the program scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. The event is described as a fireside chat, and specific location details will be shared with attendees after they RSVP.
Event Details And RSVP
The Nevada State Democratic Party has the appearance posted on Winnable, which lists doors opening at 3:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 4:30 p.m. The listing notes that it is an in-person event in Las Vegas and asks people to complete a sign-up form in order to receive the location and arrival instructions.
Timing And Stakes
The visit comes as Nevada's primary calendar tightens. Early voting for the 2026 primary begins May 23 and Election Day is June 9, according to the Nevada Secretary of State. With early voting approaching, appearances by national figures like Harris are typically aimed at energizing volunteers, boosting turnout and helping with late fundraising.
What It Means For The Race
Ford formally launched his campaign for governor last year and has relied on statewide Democratic networks to build support, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Other Democrats who have filed or announced primary bids include Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill, Emile Bouari, James Cooper, Miqehl Bayfield and Sunshine Arterburn, as noted by KSNV.
