Kamala Devi Harris

Oct. 20, 1964

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American politician and lawyer. First Woman and Woman of Color US Vice President.

Kamala is the VP nominee for the democratic ticket with Joe Biden, the first woman of African American and Asian American background. Harris began her career in Alameda County in the District Attorney’s office, then moved on to San Francisco in the same position. In 2003 she was elected District Attorney of SF. She then moved on to Attorney General of CA (2010-2017). Harris has worked to develop law enforcement accountability, criminal justice reform, consumer protection rights, LGBT rights (worked to vacate CA Prop. 8 nullifying gay marriage), environmental protection, the prosecution of sex crimes and transnational criminal groups. Senator Harris was appointed to the Judiciary Committee and has been directly involved with many senate hearings. She is known for her forceful, well prepared, and tough questioning style.

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