Kamala Harris Raises $200M, Secures 170,000 New Volunteers in Presidential Bid

Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has raised $200 million and enlisted 170,000 new volunteers in the week following her nomination as the Democratic candidate. President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed Harris. Polls show a tight race against Donald Trump, setting up a highly competitive election.

Kamala Harris's election campaign reported on Sunday an impressive fundraising achievement, amassing $200 million and recruiting 170,000 new volunteers within just a week of her being named the Democratic Party's presidential candidate.

President Joe Biden formally ended his reelection bid last Sunday, backing Harris for the November 5 vote against Republican former President Donald Trump. Rob Flaherty, Harris's deputy campaign manager, confirmed on social media that 66% of the raised funds came from new donors. Recent polls, including one by Reuters/Ipsos, indicate a neck-and-neck race between Harris and Trump, setting the stage for a contentious campaign in the final 100 days leading up to the election.

In comparison, Trump's campaign had previously announced raising $442.8 million from April through June with $284.9 million in cash reserves. Harris has garnered significant support from Democratic delegates, virtually assuring her nomination next month.

Jaime Harrison, Democratic National Committee Chair, confirmed on MSNBC that Harris is the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party, with an official vote scheduled on August 1. Biden, who faced increased scrutiny over his age and health following a debated performance against Trump, pledged to serve out his term, ending January 20, 2025.

Harris's entry into the race has revitalized the campaign, which had struggled amid concerns over Biden's electability. Despite a series of unfavorable polls for Biden, Harris has managed to close the gap, with surveys from The New York Times/Siena College and Reuters/Ipsos showing a tightening contest. Mitch Landrieu, co-chair of the Harris campaign, lauded her strong start, predicting a closely fought race ahead.