The combination of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris has taken the cash lead in the 2024 presidential race, according to new federal filings.
On Aug. 20, some committees associated with the major presidential campaigns filed financial disclosures with the Federal Election Commission. The documents highlighted a surge in financial support for the Democrats after Biden withdrew from the race in late July.
According to the incomplete financial snapshot provided by the monthly filings, Harris had access to more than $344 million at the end of July. In contrast, Trump had about $283 million available as he headed into August.
Both major candidates could potentially access more cash, but their allied committees, which file quarterly, are not required to disclose their activities until Oct. 15….