The latest data from a reliable resource reveals that Vice President Kamala Harris has garnered over 500 endorsements from Democratic delegates. This number is expected to rise as more delegates declare their support for the vice president and as the Democratic National Convention approaches in August in Chicago.
Among the endorsements, approximately 290 are pledged delegates, while over 220 are automatic delegates, commonly referred to as superdelegates.
It is important to note that these endorsements are not binding, and delegates are free to vote for the candidate of their choice, especially now that President Joe Biden is no longer in the running.
Looking ahead, the path to securing the nomination will depend on whether superdelegates will be permitted to vote on the first ballot, a decision that is yet to be finalized.
If superdelegates are excluded from the first ballot, the winning candidate would need to secure 1,976 pledged delegate votes. However, if superdelegates are allowed to participate, the threshold would increase to around 2,350 votes, considering that the number of superdelegates can fluctuate over time.
The data compiled by the resource is based on public endorsements from delegates, state delegations, as well as information gathered through reporting and direct conversations with delegates.
