Democrats Ditch Harris in Red States | Hattiesburg News

Iowa’s Senate hopeful Josh Turek is steering clear of Kamala Harris, rejecting her campaign involvement and echoing a growing Democratic trend in red states. Fellow Iowan Rob Sand, running for governor, also declined Harris’ support, even suggesting she step aside for fresh leadership in 2028. Alaska’s Mary Peltola similarly distanced herself from Harris, despite the VP’s fundraising push — Peltola’s team said they never asked for or knew about the endorsement. Turek, however, landed a major boost with an unexpected nod from former President Obama, highlighted by a playful basketball video. Across tough races, Democrats are opting for localized endorsements that resonate more with their specific voters — not just national stars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16700f4bc4e90af1