Vice President Kamala Harris has been officially declared as the Democratic Party's nominee for the 2024 presidential election. The announcement was made by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) following a virtual roll call of pledged delegates to the party's national convention, which is scheduled to commence in two weeks in Chicago.
The nomination was secured just hours before Harris is set to reveal her choice for a running mate. She and her yet-to-be-announced running mate are embarking on a campaign swing through seven battleground states, starting with a rally in Philadelphia.
Harris's nomination was confirmed after she garnered the majority of votes from pledged delegates. DNC chair Jaime Harrison expressed pride in announcing Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee, emphasizing her achievement in earning the support of the convention delegates.
As the only candidate eligible for the presidential nomination roll call, Harris's victory was never in doubt. However, her nomination holds significant historical significance as she becomes the first woman of color to lead a major political party's national ticket.
While the official nomination vote was conducted remotely, a ceremonial roll call is planned for the Democratic National Convention, which is slated to begin on August 19 in Chicago.
Harris's nomination comes shortly after President Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 re-election race against former President Trump. Biden's endorsement of Harris quickly garnered support from Democratic leaders, leading to her swift nomination by the convention delegates.
With the virtual roll call for the presidential nomination concluded, DNC rules now allow Harris to nominate her choice for a running mate, who will then be declared as the party's vice presidential nominee by the convention chair.
