Kamala Harris to campaign for Bill Nelson in Florida

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) will stump for Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) in Florida over the weekend, making her the latest high-profile politician to go to bat for the Florida Democrat.

Harris is set to join Nelson at a fundraiser in Sarasota on Saturday, the Florida senator’s campaign announced. On Sunday, the pair is set to address churchgoers in Miami. 

Nelson, who is considered among the most vulnerable Democrats up for reelection this year, is locked in a heated race against Republican Rick Scott, the state’s wealthy two-term governor. Most public polls show a dead heat between the two candidates.

{mosads}”Bill Nelson fights for all Floridians, no matter their race, religion or income,” Harris said in a statement.

“I am honored to join him in Florida so we can continue to protect voting rights and health care for millions of Americans, make college more affordable and ensure Americans can retire with dignity.”

Harris’s visit comes days after Nelson got a boost from former Vice President Joe Biden at rallies in Tampa, Jacksonville and Orlando. 

The visit to Florida is likely to intensify speculation that Harris is eyeing a 2020 White House bid. The state is key in presidential primaries and is considered one of the most valuable swing states. 

Harris traveled across Iowa last week to campaign for Democrats.