Vice President Kamala Harris has officially secured the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 2024 presidential election. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) made the announcement after a virtual roll call of delegates. This news comes just before Harris is expected to reveal her choice for running mate. She and her running mate will begin a seven-state swing with a rally in Philadelphia.
The nomination was confirmed after Harris received the majority of votes from convention delegates. DNC chair Jaime Harrison expressed pride in Harris becoming the first woman of color to lead a major party’s national ticket. Although the official nomination vote was held remotely, a ceremonial roll call will take place at the Democratic National Convention starting on August 19.
This nomination milestone follows President Biden’s decision to end his re-election campaign against former President Trump. Biden’s announcement came after a challenging performance in a recent debate, raising concerns about his ability to serve another term. His endorsement of Harris quickly garnered support from Democratic leaders, leading to her securing the nomination.
With the presidential nomination process completed, Harris now has the opportunity to nominate her running mate for the vice presidential position. The convention chair will then declare the chosen candidate as the party’s official vice presidential nominee. This sets the stage for the Democratic National Convention to solidify the party’s ticket for the upcoming election.
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