Kamala Harris is running for president. Here's everything to know about her life, career, history, and policy views.

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 16:47

Kamala Harris stands in front of a blue screen with her name projected in white letters. — Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president now that President Joe Biden has dropped his re-election bid.
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Kamala Harris is running for president after Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 election.
Harris made history as the first vice president who is a woman, Black, or of Indian descent.
She previously served as a US senator and attorney general of California.

Kamala Harris is running for president.

The current vice president and former senator from California began her campaign after President Joe Biden ended his re-election bid and threw his support behind her as the 2024 Democratic nominee.