A part of the contributions made to a fundraising committee linked to the Harris-Walz campaign will support a potential recount effort. Donors using ActBlue, a nonprofit fundraising platform, will notice fine print indicating that the campaign may initiate a recount.
This focus on bolstering the “recount account” aligns with reports that the Harris campaign faces $20 million in debt. Donations are directed to the Harris Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee authorized by the Harris campaign, the Democratic National Committee, and state Democratic parties.
“The first $41,300/$15,000 from a person/multicandidate committee (“PAC”) will be allocated to the DNC. The next $3,300/$5,000 from a person/PAC will be allocated to Harris for President’s Recount Account,” according to a statement written on the fundraising page.
Nothing suggests Harris was pursuing a recount for herself after her loss to President-elect Trump, who secured a decisive victory by winning all the battleground states and the popular vote. The Harris-Walz campaign reportedly spent a staggering $1 billion during its unsuccessful bid.
“With a handful of key Senate and House races still too close to call, we are keeping our organizers and volunteers on the ground in those states to see the election across the finish line,” the Harris campaign’s website says.
“If you are able, please donate to the Harris Fight Fund today to ensure we have the resources to elect Democrats down the ticket ready to hold the Trump administration accountable,” it said.
During her concession speech the day after Election Night, Harris said that she “will never give up the fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions, and aspirations. Where the women of America have the freedom to make decisions about their own body and not have their government telling them what to do.”
She continued: “We will never give up the fight to protect our schools and our streets from gun violence. And America we will never give up the fight for our democracy, for the rule of law, for equal justice, and for the sacred idea that every one of us, no matter who we are or where we start out, has certain fundamental rights and freedoms that must be respected and upheld.”
