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Kamala Harris: A Biographical Overview
Early Life and Education
Born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, Kamala Devi Harris is the daughter of immigrants—her mother, a breast cancer researcher from India, and her father, an economics professor from Jamaica. She graduated from Howard University in 1986 and earned her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1989.
Career Milestones
Prosecutor and Attorney General: Harris began her career in the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. She later served as the District Attorney of San Francisco (2004–2011) and as the Attorney General of California (2011–2017), becoming the first woman and the first person of color to hold these positions in the state.
U.S. Senator: In 2016, she was elected to the U.S. Senate representing California, where she gained national attention for her rigorous questioning during high-profile committee hearings.
Vice President (2021–2025): In 2020, she made history as the first female, first African American, and first South Asian American Vice President of the United States, serving alongside President Joe Biden.
2024 Presidential Campaign and Current Status (2025)
Following President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race, Harris became the Democratic nominee for President. Although she led a historic 107-day campaign, she was defeated by Donald Trump in the November election. In 2025, she published her memoir, 107 Days, which became a bestseller, and she remains a prominent leader within the Democratic Party, continuing to advocate for justice and economic opportunity through her new initiatives. |
