Kamala Harris

About

Kamala Devi Harris (born October 20, 1964) is an American politician, attorney, and author who is the 49th Vice President of the United States, serving alongside President Joe Biden since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first female vice president in U.S. history, as well as the highest-ranking female official and the first African American and South Asian American vice president.

Background & Early Career

Education: Harris graduated from Howard University with a degree in political science and economics, and subsequently earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

Prosecutorial Career: She began her career in the Alameda County District Attorney's office before moving to the San Francisco District Attorney's office. In 2003, she was elected District Attorney of San Francisco, serving until 2011.

Attorney General of California: Harris was elected Attorney General of California in 2010 and re-elected in 2014, serving as the state's top lawyer and law enforcement officer until 2017.

Political Career

U.S. Senator: Harris won election to the United States Senate representing California in 2016, taking office in January 2017. As a senator, she gained national attention for her sharp questioning of Trump administration officials and nominees during high-profile committee hearings.

Vice Presidency: After running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, she was selected by Joe Biden as his vice-presidential running mate. The Biden-Harris ticket won the 2020 presidential election.

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