Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Certified as Democratic Nominees for 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have been officially certified as the Democratic Party's nominees for President and Vice President respectively. This comes after delegate voting and final certification by the Convention Secretary. A new poll shows Harris leading former President Trump by three points.

US Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have officially been certified as the Democratic Party's nominees for President and Vice President respectively, the ruling party announced on Tuesday.

Harris and Tim Walz accepted the nominations Tuesday after the delegate voting closed on Monday, August 5th, and the official certification by Convention Secretary Jason Rae.

Convention Chair Minyon Moore then certified Walz as Harris's running mate, marking a pivotal moment for the Democratic Party.

''It is my great honor and privilege to congratulate the Democratic Party's official nominees for President and Vice President, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz,'' said DNC Chair Jaime Harrison.

''A Harris-Walz ticket represents the future of the Democratic Party and our country. Their vision to lower costs for working families, ensure reproductive freedom for every American, and stand up for our democracy will guide us as a Party as we mobilize supporters to get out the vote this November,'' he added.

''The momentum and unity of our party are unprecedented, with 99% of all delegates in our roll call casting their vote to turn Vice President Harris into President Harris this November,'' Harrison emphasized.

Minyon Moore mentioned that the Democratic Party has now officially certified Harris and Walz as their nominees for President and Vice President of the United States.

''Throughout this process, thousands of delegates made their voices and the voices of their communities heard, ensuring every voter has the opportunity to vote for our Democratic nominees this November,'' Moore said.

''Now, the eyes of the world turn to Chicago, where our delegates will celebrate this historic ticket with a ceremonial roll call and tell the story of Vice President Harris, Governor Walz, and the Democratic Party as we prepare to defeat Donald Trump once again,'' Moore added.

Meanwhile, a new poll from NPR/PBS News/Marist National Poll showed that Harris edges former President Donald Trump by three percentage points in a head-to-head matchup among registered voters, including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate.

This marks a four-point shift from late last month when Trump was +1 percentage point against Harris just after President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race. Harris has made inroads among independents, Black voters, white voters with a college degree, women, and voters 35 years of age or older. Harris maintains her edge in the multi-candidate field, which includes Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jill Stein, Cornel West, and Chase Oliver.

(With inputs from agencies.)