Harris Campaign Surges Ahead in August, Outraising Trump by Significant Margins

• Harris’s campaign raised $361M in August, overshadowing Trump’s $130M joint fundraising efforts.
• Post-debate, Harris gained $47M from 600K donors, while Trump saw no comparable spike.
• Harris ended August with $404M in cash, surpassing Trump’s $295M for greater campaign flexibility.

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign witnessed a remarkable fundraising surge in August, raising over $189 million. This figure more than quadruples the $44 million raised by former President Donald Trump’s campaign during the same period, according to recent Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings.

The Harris campaign’s August fundraising totals demonstrate a significant shift in the donation landscape. With over $189 million raised specifically for her campaign, Harris outpaced Trump’s $44 million by more than $145 million. 

This does not account for the donations to the broader Democratic National Committee (DNC) or other fundraising entities. However, the total fundraising efforts, including joint contributions with the DNC, saw Harris’s campaign amass $361 million in August alone, significantly overshadowing the $130 million raised by Trump’s joint operations.

The momentum behind Harris’s campaign gained even more traction after the first presidential debate between her and Donald Trump. Within 24 hours following the debate, Harris’s campaign received a $47 million cash boost, driven by nearly 600,000 individual donors. In comparison, Trump’s campaign did not experience a similar post-debate spike.

Harris’s campaign raised more money and spent more in August. The combined expenditures of the Harris campaign and the DNC amounted to $258 million, far exceeding the $121 million spent by the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC).

Harris’s team has been heavily investing in television and digital advertising, ensuring her campaign message reaches a wide audience in the closing months of the election.

Entering September, Harris’s campaign had a cash advantage over Trump. FEC filings reveal that Harris finished August with $404 million in cash, outpacing Trump’s $295 million. This financial advantage gives the Harris campaign more flexibility to continue its advertising push and other campaign activities leading up to Election Day.

Despite the fundraising gap, the Trump campaign remains optimistic. According to Trump’s senior adviser, Brian Hughes, the campaign is confident in its strategy for the remainder of the race. Hughes pointed out that August’s fundraising numbers reflect the enthusiasm and momentum behind the Trump campaign.