Kamala Harris's Campaign Raises $200 Million, Surges Ahead in Polls

Kamala Harris's campaign announced a fundraising haul of $200 million and 170,000 new volunteers in a week. This comes as Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed Harris. Polls show a tight race between Harris and Trump. Harris's entry has revitalized the campaign, though attacks have intensified.

Kamala Harris's election campaign announced on Sunday it has raised $200 million and signed up 170,000 new volunteers in the week since she became the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. This comes as Republicans continue to criticize Harris over her tenure as vice president. President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid last Sunday and endorsed Harris for the Nov. 5 election against former President Donald Trump.

"In the week since we got started, @KamalaHarris has raised $200 million. 66% of that is from new donors. We've signed up 170,000 new volunteers," Harris' deputy campaign manager, Rob Flaherty, posted on X. Polls from the past week, including one by Reuters/Ipsos, show Harris and Trump in a close contest, setting up a competitive campaign over the next 100 days.

Trump's campaign reported raising $331 million in the second quarter, surpassing the $264 million raised by Biden's campaign and its Democratic allies. Trump's campaign had $284.9 million in cash reserves at the end of June, while the Democratic campaign had $240 million. Harris has secured the support of a majority of delegates for the Democratic National Convention, likely ensuring her nomination as the party's candidate next month.

(With inputs from agencies.)