Much of Thursday’s “Latter-day Saints for Harris-Walz” event was focused on pitching Harris to a group of skeptical, lifelong Republicans. “You can be a member of our faith and vote for Vice President Harris,” said John, a former Republican member of the Arizona legislature.

The Harris campaign is boosting its pitch to Asian American voters with a new battleground state ad that spotlights the vice president's personal story, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Advocates on both sides of the political spectrum say the demographic could play a key role come November, especially in swing states with tight margins.