The Latest Breaking News from Democratic Party

Democratic Party delegates are set to vote on a nominee during a virtual roll call which party leaders have set for the first week in August

Political parties are essential institutions of democracy. They facilitate political participation, draw up manifestos for government and in healthy systems, act as stabilising forces. But their principal function is to win elections, and so candidate selection forms a fundamental part of that task.

Democratic Party actively vetting VP candidates and seeking endorsements for Kamala Harris to demonstrate unity and secure nomination.

Democratic Party donors have poured a record amount into US Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign in the 24 hours since Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her, her campaign said on Monday. “Team Harris raised $81 million in its first 24 hours, adding to the existing near…