How Harris' campaign spent $277 million in the final weeks
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Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign continued to swamp President-elect Donald Trump's in fundraising and spending in the final stretch of the election before losing the 2024 vote — and her operation raised millions more from small-dollar donors after her defeat. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: Kamala Harris’ campaign spent far more than Donald Trump’s in the final weeks of the 2024 race, while also raising more money after Election Day.
Key Points:
- Harris’ campaign raised $160 million and spent $277 million from Oct. 25 through Nov. 25, about twice Trump’s totals in that period.
- Most of both campaigns’ spending went to ads, but Harris also spent much more on voter contact, events, and rally production.
- The reports show Harris’ campaign had no debt, while Trump’s campaign reported $11.4 million in debt.
- Future Forward, Harris’ top super PAC, raised and spent heavily late in the race and ended the period with more than $47 million in debt.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Heavy campaign and super PAC spending can push more political ads, events, and outreach into everyday life, while raising concerns about donor influence and wasted money if voters are turned off.
Positive Impact
Large donations and voter contact spending can boost campaign outreach and help more households hear about candidates and issues.
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- Major:Future Forwardpolitical organization
- Major:President Donald Trumpperson
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- Vice President Kamala HarrispersonPrimaryEvaluated
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Harris-aligned super PAC with major fundraising and spending totals discussed in the article.
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Pro-Trump super PAC used as a major comparison in the article’s campaign finance reporting.
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Major comparison point in the campaign finance story, with his campaign spending and debt discussed throughout.
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Musk-backed super PAC cited as a major pro-Trump fundraising and spending vehicle.
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