If Harris’s support among Black voters continues to consolidate as it has over the past two months, then she stands a very strong chance of winning both states.

While it’s still early, there is enough initial polling to suggest that Harris’s strong debate performance did her some significant good.

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is staying hopeful in its push to score an upset victory in Florida and capture the state's 30 electoral votes in the November presidential election. During a fundraiser in New York City on Wednesday,

"It pains me so to think ... that there are some young teachers in their 20s who are afraid to put up a photograph of themselves and their partner for fear they could lose their job."

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has denounced Florida’s Don’t Say Gay law and expressed concern for the safety of LGBTQ+ Americans. Harris highlighted the harm the law has caused, during a meeting with the National Association of Black Journalists on Tuesday (17 September).