Harris campaign reports surge in sign-ups for volunteers in battleground states

The presidential campaign for Kamala Harris doesn't appear short on enthusiasm. The campaign told Scripps News on Monday that it has seen a surge in sign-ups for volunteers across battleground states.

It states that more than 28,000 people have signed up to volunteer for the campaign after President Joe Biden endorsed Harris on Sunday. That's more than 100 times the amount of sign-ups the campaign says it sees on an average day.

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"In Pennsylvania and Nevada, volunteers literally showed up at field offices asking to help," a campaign official told Scripps News. "And in Georgia, an organizer knocking doors on Sunday specifically said they wanted to keep knocking to talk to voters about 'saving democracy.'"

In addition to a surge in volunteers, the campaign got a huge boost in donations. It reported on Monday raising $81 million in 24 hours.

“The historic outpouring of support for Vice President Harris represents exactly the kind of grassroots energy and enthusiasm that wins elections," said Harris for President spokesperson Kevin Munoz. "Already, we are seeing a broad and diverse coalition come together to support our critical work of talking to the voters that will decide this election."

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The Harris for President campaign says it now has a $240 million war chest.

Although Harris is not formally the nominee, numerous state delegations have already pledged support for her ahead of next month's Democratic National Convention. She's also won the endorsements of high-profile Democrats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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