Harris is taking the lead on gun violence prevention. Will she reach young people?

Vice President Harris speaks about gun violence during the U.S. Conference of Mayors' winter meeting in Washington on Jan. 18, 2024.

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Vice President Harris says young voters could create a “sea change” on the issue of gun violence prevention if they turn out and vote.

It’s an issue that the Biden campaign says will help motivate a key part of its base of support — and one where it sees Harris as being an effective messenger.

“On this issue, it is a lived experience,” Harris told U.S. mayors in Washington on Thursday, describing what she’s learned from talking to younger people about the gun violence epidemic.