Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign raised $81 million in the first 24 hours of her candidacy — a new presidential donation record — following President Biden's departure from the race.
Why it matters: Harris' stunning influx of funds injects new energy into the race after Democrats saw Biden's path to victory rapidly shrink.
- The total includes money raised across the campaign, Democratic National Committee and joint fundraising committees.
By the numbers: Over 888,000 grassroots donors contributed in those 24 hours, her campaign said.
- 60% of those donors made their first contribution of the 2024 cycle.
- 43,000 people committed as new recurring donors — over half of whom will be making weekly donations.
What they're saying: "Already, we are seeing a broad and diverse coalition come together to support our critical work of talking to the voters that will decide this election," said Kevin Munoz, a campaign spokesperson.
- "There is a groundswell behind Kamala Harris."
The big picture: Biden's nearly $96 million campaign fund was transferred to Harris on Sunday.
- Harris' political support paired with surge in donations will be vital to her potential ascension as her party's presumptive nominee.
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