Kamala Harris Clinches Democratic Presidential Nomination

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination by receiving overwhelming support from 99 percent of the party's delegates. The virtual roll call voting will take place from August 1 to August 5. Harris's nomination follows historical milestones achieved by Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 31-07-2024 07:50 IST | Created: 31-07-2024 07:50 IST
Kamala Harris Clinches Democratic Presidential Nomination

Vice President Kamala Harris has officially secured the Democratic presidential nomination, emerging as the sole candidate to qualify for virtual roll call votes from party delegates nationwide.

A total of 3,923 delegates petitioned to put Harris on the nomination ballot, with 99 percent of participating delegates endorsing her candidacy, announced the Democratic Party on Tuesday night after the official deadline.

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison and Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) Chair Minyon Moore stated that no other candidate reached the required threshold of 300 delegate signatures to qualify.

The chairs confirmed that voting on the virtual roll call would begin on August 1 and conclude on August 5, marking the final stage of the nomination process. The electronic roll call will commence at 9:00 am ET on August 1, and the voting period will end at 6:00 pm on August 5.

"Democratic delegates nationwide have voiced their strong support for Vice President Kamala Harris, rallying around her as the presumptive nominee. We are moving forward with overwhelming unity and momentum," the chairs declared.

They emphasized the party's commitment to electing a nominee who possesses the experience, wisdom, and determination to lead the country, reiterating the mission to defeat Donald Trump.

Harris, the trailblazing first Indian-American and first African American woman on a major party's presidential ticket, follows the historical paths of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, underscoring the Democratic Party's legacy of inclusion and diversity.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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