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Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury is a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She said her religion led her to not only support Vice President Kamala Harris this cycle but also to speak publicly about it.

Her neighbors across the street, who have Trump flags and signs in their yard, added a new one with an offensive word: "Cucks for Harris".

There are nearly 450,000 members of the Latter-day Saints in Arizona , who make up about 6% of the state’s population.

Mormons were the most Republican -leaning religious group in the country, according to the Pew Research Center .

Both campaigns are trying to target these voters ahead of the election.

Julie Spilsbury , a lifelong Republican member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, says she feels "politically homeless" She hopes to change her mind by speaking out publicly to question their decision.

A new ad in support of Rep. Ruben Gallego began airing across Arizona on Thursday .