Kamala Harris's Fundraising Effort Exceeds $500 Million Amid DNC Enthusiasm
Record-Breaking Fundraising for Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris has achieved unprecedented fundraising success, exceeding $500 million since entering the race for the presidency. This surge has been bolstered by a remarkable Democratic National Convention.
DNC Impact on Fundraising
During the DNC, Harris captured $82 million, demonstrating the excitement among donors. According to campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon, this total is a record in campaign history.
- Grassroots Donations: A third of donations came from first-time contributors.
- Younger Demographics: 20% of new donors were young voters.
- Women Contributors: Two-thirds of new donations came from women.
Building Momentum Against Trump
Harris's campaign significantly out-fundraised Donald Trump in July, collecting $204 million compared to his $48 million. With Harris ending July with $220 million in cash, the campaign is poised for a competitive election season.
- Closing the Gap: Harris's fundraising efforts have potentially closed financial disparities seen earlier in the campaign.
- Contributions from Megadonors: Trump still benefits from significant megadonor contributions, yet Harris's grassroots support is showing strength.
Harris leads Trump by 3.6 points nationally, as highlighted by a FiveThirtyEight polling average, suggesting the DNC momentum may provide her campaign with further advantages.
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