Securing A Seat At The Senate

While serving as California’s AG, she was tapped to run for a Senate seat held by Barbara Boxer. The latter reportedly had retirement on her cards when Harris announced her candidacy in 2015. Her win was described as an easy one.

Beginning her tenure in 2017, she became the second Black woman and the first Indian American to hold a seat in the Senate. As a lawmaker, Kamala served in both the Judiciary Committee and the Select Committee on Intelligence. Her time there also allowed her to use her background in prosecution as her public profile rose.