In a race that has drawn intense national and global attention, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have engaged in a fierce fundraising battle across seven crucial battleground states.
By the morning before Election Day, more than 78 million Americans had already cast their votes, with both Harris and Trump making their final rounds in these pivotal states.
Together, the two campaigns have raised a substantial $154 million in these competitive regions. While Harris’ overall fundraising numbers have consistently outpaced Trump’s, the former president remains competitive in several states where support is divided closely between the two. Trump even managed to outdo Harris in one of these critical states, showcasing the tight competition.
Since Harris joined the Democratic ticket, her campaign has seen historic fundraising success. Her team raised a record-breaking $310 million in her first month as the Vice President candidate, more than doubling Trump’s collections during the same period. This total was unprecedented in the history of presidential campaigns, highlighting the momentum her campaign has gained through grassroots efforts.
As Election Day approaches, Harris’ total fundraising is inching close to the billion-dollar mark. According to the Federal Election Commission, which monitors campaign finance, she has raised an impressive $997.9 million, nearly three times Trump’s $391.9 million. These numbers reveal not only the scale of the campaign but also the level of support from small donors nationwide.
Breaking down their fundraising numbers in individual states offers insight into how each candidate is performing. Harris has out-fundraised Trump in most battlegrounds, though by varying margins.
In Arizona, Harris has raised $11.8 million, compared to Trump’s $9.8 million. The state remains a close race, but Harris’ slight advantage in fundraising gives her a minor lead. Georgia follows a similar pattern, with Harris narrowly surpassing Trump, collecting $13.2 million to his $11.1 million.
In Michigan, Harris has established a more substantial lead, raising $14.3 million, while Trump gathered only $8.1 million. This difference could provide Harris an advantage in one of the Midwest’s critical states. Meanwhile, Trump has one key fundraising victory in Nevada, where he leads with $5.2 million to Harris’ $4.6 million.
North Carolina reflects Harris’ strong financial footing, as she has raised nearly twice as much as Trump, with $17.9 million against Trump’s $9.3 million. Pennsylvania, a state closely watched by both campaigns, has been Harris’ biggest success in terms of fundraising. Here, she has raised $24.2 million, more than double Trump’s $10.7 million.
Wisconsin rounds out the battleground states where Harris has outpaced Trump, collecting $9.4 million, in contrast to Trump’s $4.2 million. This financial edge could help Harris secure the state, which has historically been a critical deciding factor in presidential elections.
Although Harris has largely dominated the fundraising field, Trump has powerful allies contributing to his campaign efforts. Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, has pledged millions to support Trump from outside the formal campaign.
His contributions flow through America PAC, a political action committee dedicated to mobilising Trump supporters and boosting Republican turnout. Musk’s support has reached $130 million, marking him as one of Trump’s top backers.
Yet Musk is not Trump’s largest financial supporter. That title goes to billionaire Timothy Mellon, who has contributed $150 million to support Trump and other Republicans. Mellon’s significant investment bolsters Trump’s campaign efforts, balancing out some of the financial gaps between the two candidates.
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