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Kamala Harris's fundraiser in her home state of California attracted top Democrats and amassed more than $12m as she tied up her swing state tour with running mate, the Minnesota governor, Tim Walz.

How much has her campaign raised? $310m in July, according to a campaign spokesperson, while Donald Trump's campaign said it raised $138.7m in the same month.

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