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What pointers can Kamala Harris take from the state run by women?

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Michigan 's three most senior elected officials are all women.

Only around a quarter of senators and state governors in the US are women.

The state run by women could offer pointers for a route to the White House for Kamala Harris .

But even some Harris fans worry that being a woman could be a significant obstacle between her and the presidency.

Some Democratic campaigners say that her background as a black woman has helped Ms Harris reach some voters.

Her Indian heritage - and the fact she is significantly younger than both Mr Biden and Trump - are also said to boost her appeal to some of the electorate.

Ms Harris has been subjected to attacks based on her gender and background.

Images have circulated on social media with criticisms of Ms Harris ’ past romantic partners.

Ms Harris is framing the race in November as a choice between freedom’ and chaos’ under Trump .

She has gained 5 points in Michigan in the wake of the shooting in Grand Rapids last week .