U.S. President Barack Obama supports the reelection campaign of pro-Armenian Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.

Obama will campaign for Boxer in Los Angeles then heading to Nevada for a campaign event for Senator Harry Reid.

Public opinion polls show that Boxer is slightly ahead of another candidate former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, Voice of America reported.

Earlier this year Senator Barbara Boxer placed a “hold” on U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan nominee Matthew Bryza.