Election authorities from at least 48 states have confirmed that there are no obstacles preventing Vice President Kamala Harris from appearing on election ballots as the official Democratic presidential nominee. This confirmation comes after claims made by House Speaker Mike Johnson were debunked following a survey of all 50 states.
Johnson had suggested that there were legal impediments in certain states to switching presidential candidates, but experts on election law have refuted this claim. They clarified that since the Democrats never officially named Joe Biden as the 2024 nominee, there are no issues with Harris being selected as the nominee next month.
The election authorities in the majority of states, including key swing states like Georgia, Arizona, and Wisconsin, have stated that Harris will not face any ballot issues. They explained that the Democratic convention has not yet taken place, and the deadline for submitting nominees' names has not passed.
Even Republican election authorities in various states have confirmed that Harris would not encounter any problems if chosen as the nominee. They emphasized that they simply wait for the major parties to complete their conventions and submit the names of their selected candidates.
Overall, the consensus among election authorities is that Harris will have no difficulties getting on the ballot in the upcoming election. The process of certifying nominees will take place closer to the convention dates, ensuring a smooth transition for the official Democratic nominee.
