2020 Election: Sen. Kamala Harris' grandfather's village in India writes message of support

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Sen. Kamala Harris' grandfather's village in India shows support
Residents of the Indian village where Kamala Harris' maternal grandfather was born have sent a message of support to the U.S. Democratic nominee for vice president.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Residents of the Indian village where Sen. Kamala Harris' maternal grandfather was born have sent a message of support to the U.S. Democratic nominee for vice president.

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On Thursday, they wrote, "We wish Kamala Harris wins," in bright colors on the ground, along with a thumbs up sign.

Harris' grandfather migrated from Thulasendrapuram, India decades ago. Harris' mother was born in India before moving to the U.S. to study at UC Berkeley.

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As of Thursday morning, the U.S. presidential race is still too close to call.

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