Vice President Kamala Harris Secures Democratic Nomination for 2024 Presidential Race
Vice President Kamala Harris has officially clinched the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 2024 presidential race, making history as the first woman of color to lead a major political party’s national ticket. The Democratic National Committee announced on Friday that Harris had secured the votes of a majority of pledged delegates, solidifying her position as the presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States.
DNC chair Jaime Harrison praised Harris for her achievement, stating, “I am so proud to confirm that Vice President Harris has earned more than a majority of votes from all convention delegates and will be the nominee of the Democratic Party following the close of voting on Monday.”
Harris expressed her gratitude to supporters on a call Friday, emphasizing the hard work of delegates, state leaders, and staff that made her nomination possible. The news comes amid a virtual roll call for the nomination that the DNC initiated on Thursday, lasting through Monday.
The vice president was the sole candidate to qualify for the presidential nomination roll call, underscoring the historic nature of her candidacy. Harris’ nomination follows President Joe Biden’s decision to end his re-election campaign, paving the way for Harris to lead the Democratic ticket against former President Trump, the GOP’s nominee.
Speculation now swirls around whom Harris will choose as her running mate, with the vice president set to embark on a campaign swing through key battleground states. Following the virtual roll call, Harris will have the opportunity to nominate her running mate, with the convention chair declaring the candidate as the party’s vice presidential nominee.
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