Kamala Harris's 2024 Campaign Reaches Billion-Dollar Milestone

In a significant milestone, Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign operation surpassed the $1 billion fundraising mark in September. This amount includes funds raised by both the campaign committee and a joint fundraising committee that supports the Democratic National Committee and state parties. The impressive figure shows sustained donor enthusiasm, crucial as the November 5 election approaches. However, Harris faces a challenge: outside spending from super PACs and other groups is hitting record highs. Republicans have a substantial advantage in direct mail and voter turnout efforts, with groups like Elon Musk's super PAC actively supporting former President Donald Trump. Recent polls indicate a close race in key swing states, with many undecided voters waiting for the final weeks to make their decision. Presidential campaigns typically raise more money as elections near, but Harris's campaign is raising nearly half a billion dollars a month, an unprecedented pace. For context, Biden's 2020 campaign raised a bit more than $1 billion, with affiliated outside groups adding another $580 million. Harris holds a significant cash advantage over Trump, who raised $309 million by the end of August. Republican super PACs are spending big on TV ads, with over $80 million in September alone and more reserved for the final weeks. In addition to TV ads, online, mail, and door-to-door campaigning are seeing substantial investments.