Harris Campaign Rakes in $540M With DNC Donation Surge

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has raised $540 million for its election efforts against Republican nominee former President Donald Trump, according to campaign reports. The campaign experienced a significant boost in donations during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, accepted their nominations. The funds were raised through Harris for President, the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and joint fundraising committees.

During the convention week, nearly a third of the donations came from first-time contributors, with about one-fifth of them being young voters and two-thirds being women. The campaign also reported a substantial increase in volunteer support, with nearly 200,000 volunteer shifts signed up during the convention week. The surge in both financial and volunteer support is seen as a key element in the campaign's strategy to reach voters.