Career & Public Service
District Attorney of San Francisco
Elected in 2003, Harris became the first woman and first person of colour to serve as San Francisco District Attorney. She established a re-entry programme for first-time drug offenders, created a unit to prosecute mortgage fraud, and championed the rights of crime victims. She was re-elected in 2007.
California Attorney General
Elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2014, Harris served as the top law enforcement officer of the most populous state in the nation. She secured a $20 billion settlement for California homeowners from major banks following the 2008 financial crisis, established a Bureau of Children’s Justice, and fought for LGBTQ+ rights and environmental protection.
U.S. Senator for California
Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016, Harris served on the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee. She was a vocal advocate for healthcare reform, immigration policy, and economic justice. Her sharp questioning during Senate hearings brought her national attention.
49th Vice President of the United States
Inaugurated on January 20, 2021, Harris made history as the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to serve as Vice President. She presided over the Senate, cast tie-breaking votes, and led initiatives on voting rights, rural broadband access, and the Central American migration crisis.