Kamala Harris Secures Enough Democratic Delegates To Earn US Presidential Nomination (image-X/KamalaHarris)
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of more than half the Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump, according to an Associated Press survey.
Incumbent President Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential elections on Sunday and endorsed Harris as the party’s new nominee for the November elections.
Read Also: President Biden, Bill Clinton, Hillary Endorse Kamala Harris For Democrat Presidential Nominee
Soon, major elected party officials, party leaders, and political organisations rallied behind Harris, setting a new fundraising record on Monday. Harris’ team has secured over $81 million within 24 hours of Biden’s announcement, as per reports.
Taking to X, Harris said, “Over the next few months, I will be traveling across the country talking to Americans about everything on the line. I fully intend to unite our party and our nation, and defeat Donald Trump in November.”
Calling herself the “daughter of California,” Harris clearly stated that the election will present a clear choice between two different visions.
“Donald Trump wants to take our country back to a time before many of us had full freedoms and equal rights. I believe in a future that strengthens our democracy, protects reproductive freedom, and ensures every person has the opportunity to not just get by but to get ahead,” Harris said in her statement.
Tonight, I am proud to have earned the support needed to become our party’s nominee.
Over the next few months, I’ll be traveling across the country talking to Americans about everything on the line. I fully intend to unite our party and our nation, and defeat Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/Bsq3N6pMAi
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 23, 2024
Read Also: “I Pledge My Full Support…”: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Kamala Harris
According to the AP tally, Harris secured the support of at least 2,471 delegates and needs over 1,976 more to win on the first ballot. California state Democratic Chairman Rusty Hicks said that 75% to 80% of the state’s delegation were on a call and unanimously supported Harris.
She also secured endorsements from leaders including Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Kentucky’s Andy Beshear, Maryland’s Wes Moore, and Illinois’ JB Pritzker. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi also expressed her “enthusiastic support” for Harris.
Notably, the AP tally is based on interviews with delegates and public statements from state parties.
