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  1. Kamala Harris was elected the attorney general of California in 2010, becoming the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to hold the office in the state's history.

  2. Aug 14, 2024 · Accordingly, her tenure as both California's attorney general and senator is sure to come under increased scrutiny by Democrats eager to accentuate the positives of their candidate's record,...

  3. Aug 11, 2020 · In 2013, President Barack Obama was recorded referring to Harris as the “best-looking attorney general in the country.” He later apologized after critics labeled the comment as sexist.

  4. Jul 22, 2024 · But it would be just the latest in a career of firsts for Harris, a politician who rose from district attorney to state attorney general to U.S. senator.

  5. Jul 19, 2024 · Harris made a habit of suing fossil fuel companies during her time as attorney general, amassing $50 million in settlements from lawsuits against Chevron, BP, ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66.

  6. Aug 22, 2024 · Anti-truancy efforts. Harris has long had a strong stance against truancy since her early days as a Bay Area prosecutor. As attorney general, Harris released the annual In School and On Track...

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  8. Sep 10, 2024 · In her fast-tracked campaign for the presidency, Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic party have zealously embraced her past as attorney general, framing voters’ choice as one...