Kamala Harris Raises $60 Million in Largest Single-Day Fundraising on ActBlue After Biden's Exit

Jul 22, 2024, 01:06 AM

Following President Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party has experienced an unprecedented surge in fundraising. Within the first five hours of Harris' campaign launch, ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising platform, reported raising over $27.5 million from small-dollar donors. This momentum continued, with donations reaching $46.7 million by 9 p.m. ET and eventually surpassing $60 million within 12 hours. The initial surge included $5 million in the first hour and contributions from Democratic billionaires. Donations hit $30 million within hours and $50 million in nine hours. This marks the largest single-day fundraising haul for the Democratic Party in 2024, showcasing significant grassroots support for Harris' candidacy.