NASHVILLE, TN — Former Vice President Kamala Harris called on Democrats to mobilize voters in record numbers for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections during her address at the National Urban League’s annual conference on July 31. Emphasizing the need to counter efforts that restrict voting access, Harris urged attendees to proactively verify voter registration statuses and confirm polling locations.
Asserting that election officials have disrupted voting access by relocating polling sites, Harris urged Democrats to organize an aggressive voter turnout campaign to make the electorate “too big to rig”. “It means being ruthless,” she stated, emphasizing that party supporters must match the determination of their political opponents.
Strategic & Policy Positions:
Focus on 2026: Harris stated her current focus remains on the 2026 midterm elections, noting that she has not yet made a decision regarding a potential presidential run in 2028.
Supreme Court Reform: Embracing progressive positions not central to her 2024 campaign, Harris voiced support for expanding the U.S. Supreme Court—aligning with proposals previously advocated by figures such as Pete Buttigieg and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Electoral & Statehood Revisions: Harris called for reconsidering the Electoral College system and expressed support for granting statehood to both Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
