Kamala Harris's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kamala Harris.
Kamala Harris is an American politician and attorney. She served as the 49th U.S. Vice President from 2021-2025 under President Joe Biden, making her the first female, African-American, and Asian-American to hold the office. Previously, she served as a United States Senator representing California (2017-2021) and as California's Attorney General (2011-2017). A member of the Democratic Party, she was the party's nominee in the 2024 presidential election.
2002: Ran for District Attorney of San Francisco
In 2002, Kamala Harris ran for district attorney of San Francisco and won the election with 56% of the vote.
2003: Elected District Attorney of San Francisco
In 2003, Kamala Harris was elected district attorney of San Francisco.
2010: Elected Attorney General of California
In 2010, Kamala Harris was elected Attorney General of California.
2014: Re-elected as Attorney General
In 2014, Kamala Harris was re-elected as Attorney General of California.
2014: Re-elected Attorney General of California
In 2014, Kamala Harris was re-elected as attorney general of California.
2015: Endorsement from EMILY's List
In 2015, EMILY's List endorsed Kamala Harris during her senatorial campaign.
February 27, 2016: Won California Democratic Party Vote
On February 27, 2016, Kamala Harris won 78% of the California Democratic Party vote at the party convention.
November 2016: Elected to the Senate
In November 2016, Kamala Harris defeated Loretta Sanchez to be elected to the Senate.
August 11, 2020: Announcement as Vice Presidential Nominee
On August 11, 2020, Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate, making her the first African American, first Indian American, and third woman on a major-party ticket.
2020: Rating from Planned Parenthood Action Fund
As of 2020, Kamala Harris had a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
2020: Vice President-Elect
In 2020, Kamala Harris became the vice president-elect after Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election.
2020: Elected Vice President of the United States
In 2020, Kamala Harris was elected Vice President of the United States as Joe Biden's running mate, defeating incumbents Donald Trump and Mike Pence.
January 20, 2021: Sworn in as Vice President
On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris was sworn in as the Vice President of the United States, making history as the first woman, first African-American, and first Asian-American to hold the office.
November 19, 2021: Served as Acting President During Biden's Colonoscopy
On November 19, 2021, Kamala Harris served as acting president of the United States while President Biden underwent a colonoscopy.
2021: Became Vice President
In 2021, Kamala Harris became the 49th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Joe Biden.
December 5, 2023: Breaks Tie-Breaking Vote Record
On December 5, 2023, Kamala Harris broke the record for most tie-breaking votes cast by a vice president, casting her 32nd vote.
July 21, 2024: Biden endorses Harris for president
On July 21, 2024, Joe Biden suspended his reelection campaign and endorsed Kamala Harris for president, and she was also endorsed by several prominent political figures. Her campaign raised $81 million in the first 24 hours.
