Major Democratic Fundraising Platform Explodes With Small Dollar Donations

ActBlue Raises Record-Breaking $47 Million in Hours After Harris Announces Presidential Bid

Major Democratic Fundraising Platform Explodes with Small-Dollar Donations

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ActBlue, the major Democratic fundraising platform, experienced an unprecedented surge in donations on Tuesday afternoon after Vice President Kamala Harris announced her presidential bid. Within seven hours of Harris's announcement, small-dollar donors contributed nearly $47 million to ActBlue, surpassing the previous record set after the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

ActBlue, an online platform that facilitates small-dollar donations to Democratic candidates and causes, stated that the surge in donations is a testament to the enthusiasm and support for Harris's candidacy. ActBlue processed more than 1 million donations in the hours following Harris's announcement, demonstrating the platform's ability to mobilize grassroots support for Democratic candidates.