Kamala Harris in San Francisco

Vice President Kamala Harris returned to San Francisco for her first major fundraising event since securing the Democratic nomination, raising over $12 million at the Fairmont Hotel. The event attracted around 700 attendees, including prominent political figures and tech billionaires, with ticket prices ranging from $3,300 to $500,000. This fundraising success follows a surge in contributions after Harris's selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, with her campaign raising a record $310 million in July. Political analysts view this visit as primarily a fundraising effort to support her campaign in key battleground states. Harris emphasized the need for hard work in her race against former President Trump, acknowledging that while she is expected to win California, her campaign cannot take any state for granted. The event was marked by a sense of reunion and nostalgia among long-time supporters, highlighting Harris's strong connections in her home state.