Exclusive-Harris' election effort raises around $500 million in a month, sources say

Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on stage during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 19, 2024. REUTERS/Cheney Orr

CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' election effort has raised around $500 million since she became the Democratic presidential candidate, sources told Reuters, an unprecedented money haul that reflects donor enthusiasm going into the Nov. 5 election.

Four sources familiar with the fundraising effort told Reuters that figure had been banked for Harris in the four weeks since she jumped into the race on July 21.