Presidential Bid: Kamala Harris is now running for president after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid. Harris is the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to head a major party’s presidential ticket if Democrats nominate her.
Endorsements: Harris has been endorsed by former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She has also been endorsed by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
Fundraising: Harris has raised nearly $47 million since she announced her candidacy. The Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue said that small-dollar donors have contributed nearly $47 million since Harris announced her candidacy.
Campaign: Harris has begun calling Democratic elected officials and delegates as she works to lock up her party’s nomination. She has also spoken with Rep. Annie Kuster, who leads the New Democrat Coalition, an influential bloc of center-left lawmakers. Kuster endorsed Harris on Sunday afternoon.
Running Mate: There are speculations on who will be Harris’ running mate. Some of the names mentioned are Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.
Kamala Harris is an American politician who is the 49th Vice President of the United States. She is the first woman, the first Black American, and the first Asian American to hold the office. Before becoming Vice President, Harris served as a United States Senator from California from 2017 to 2021, and as the 32nd Attorney General of California from 2011 to 2017.
As Vice President, Harris has focused on issues related to immigration, healthcare, and civil rights. She has also been a strong advocate for women’s rights and reproductive justice.
