The Democratic National Committee paid $1.6 million in September to cover debt from Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign — bringing the DNC's total payout to the campaign to more than $20 million, and counting.

Why it matters: The DNC is trying to rebuild in the aftermath of 2024, and is being hampered by debts the party racked up last year.

Driving the news: Harris spent an unprecedented $1.5 billion during her 107-day campaign, and invoices continue to roll into the DNC nearly a year later. • The DNC had only about $12 million in cash on hand by the end of September, as the party made investments in campaigns in Virginia and New Jersey, along with other state parties. • The DNC usually covers such debts after a presidential campaign, but such obligations can still make it harder for a losi

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