Harris campaign raises $36 million in 24 hours after announcing vice presidential candidate
Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States (Getty Images)
After Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined Kamala Harris's campaign as her vice-presidential pick, her campaign raised $36 million in just 24 hours, citing The Hill.
Harris's campaign representatives stated that this day marked the best fundraising day of the cycle. They also highlighted the enthusiasm among Democrats regarding the vice-presidential pick.
After Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy from the presidential race, Kamala Harris became the official Democratic candidate for president, and her campaign managed to raise over $200 million in one week.
Backstory
As previously reported by RBC-Ukraine, on August 6, Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential candidate, emphasizing his track record and biography.
Tim Walz became the governor of the state in 2018. During his tenure, he implemented a free school meals program and expanded paid leave. More details about his biography can be found in RBC-Ukraine's article "Vice President for Harris: Who Tim Walz is and what he says about Ukraine".
