Vice President Kamala Harris has officially secured the Democratic Party's nomination for the 2024 presidential race. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) confirmed that Harris had garnered the majority of votes from pledged delegates for the upcoming national convention.
In a statement, DNC chair Jaime Harrison expressed pride in announcing Harris as the presumptive nominee following the conclusion of voting on Monday. Harris, in a call with supporters, expressed her honor at being the presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States.
Harris acknowledged the crucial role played by delegates, state leaders, and staff in achieving this milestone. The virtual roll call for the nomination, initiated by the DNC on Thursday and continuing until Monday, highlighted Harris as the sole candidate qualifying for the presidential nomination roll call.
This historic moment marks Harris as the first woman of color to lead a major political party's national ticket. While the official nomination vote is being conducted remotely, a ceremonial roll call is scheduled for the Democratic National Convention commencing on August 19 in Chicago.
President Biden's recent decision to withdraw from the 2024 re-election campaign against former President Trump paved the way for Harris's nomination. Biden's endorsement of Harris swiftly garnered support from Democratic governors, senators, and other party leaders, leading to her securing the verbal backing of a majority of convention delegates.
With Harris's nomination solidified, attention has turned to her selection of a running mate. The Harris campaign announced plans for a tour of key battleground states alongside her soon-to-be-named running mate, starting in Pennsylvania.
Following the conclusion of the virtual roll call on Monday, DNC rules permit Harris to nominate her running mate for the vice presidential position. The convention chair would then declare the chosen candidate as the party's vice presidential nominee.
