Harris Campaign Witnesses Record-Breaking Volunteer Surge in Swing States

Since Vice President Kamala Harris launched her presidential bid, her campaign has reported an impressive surge of more than 170,000 volunteers. This surge highlights the momentum Harris has gained following President Biden's withdrawal from the race.

The campaign's rapid growth in volunteer numbers is mirrored by record-breaking fundraising efforts and a notable bump in early polling. The "honeymoon" period of Harris's campaign is a significant concern for former President Trump's team, which hopes the momentum will soon wane. In response to the surge, the Harris campaign announced a "Weekend of Action" planned for this week. Volunteers will be actively engaged in door-to-door canvassing, voter outreach calls, and various training sessions.

Why does this matter?

Well, it matters because the campaign has seen particularly high volunteer turnout in key battleground states. Florida has reported the highest numbers, with over 7,000 volunteers as of Thursday. Palm Beach County even set a single-day sign-up record for the election cycle this week.

Volunteer recruitment has also been strong in other crucial states: approximately 5,700 volunteers in Pennsylvania, 4,300 in Georgia, 4,000 in North Carolina, and 3,300 in Michigan. In Nevada, the campaign saw a fourfold increase in volunteers on the day Biden exited the race, according to the Nevada Independent. Georgia also experienced its highest recruitment day of the year on Monday.

The enthusiasm has extended to Democratic congressional campaigns, with states like Minnesota and Michigan reporting record volunteer numbers shortly after Harris’s campaign launch. In Wisconsin, there has been a notable "surge of grassroots enthusiasm" as well, according to a report from Axios.

This massive influx of volunteers and support underscores the growing excitement around Harris’s campaign. Will this excitement last long enough? Only time will tell.