Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign raised $40 million following the Democratic National Convention, totaling $540 million since launching her presidential bid a month ago. The campaign saw unprecedented grassroots donations, with a third coming from first-time contributors, mostly women and young voters.
Key Points
Campaign raised $40 million post-DNC and $540 million total
Peak hour of fundraising after vice president's acceptance speech
Over $7 million raised between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. ET on Thursday post-nomination
One-third of donations from first-time contributors
Donors include majority women, young voters, teachers, and nurses
Pros
Successful fundraising post-DNC
Significant total funds raised since campaign launch
Diverse donor base
Cons
No specific fundraising totals for each night at the DNC provided