Vice President Kamala Harris' Campaign Fundraising

SOURCE www.npr.org
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