The Democratic National Committee recently held a virtual roll call vote, with Vice President Kamala Harris receiving an overwhelming 99% of the participating delegates’ votes. This announcement was made by Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison and Democratic National Convention committee chair Minyon Moore in a statement released late Monday. The results of the roll call will be certified by the convention’s secretary, Jason Rae, solidifying Harris’s status as the Democratic nominee who will be facing off against Republican nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming November election.
The virtual roll call of state delegations was planned to take place weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which is scheduled to begin on August 19th. Harris secured the necessary number of delegates for the top spot on the party’s presidential ticket after virtual voting commenced on Thursday. In a call with campaign supporters, Harris expressed her honor at being the presumptive Democratic nominee for president of the United States and stated that she would officially accept the nomination after the voting closed.
This nomination for Harris in the roll call vote marks the end of a whirlwind two weeks for the vice president, who launched her campaign shortly after President Biden withdrew from the presidential race on July 21st. The roll call now sets the stage for the general election matchup between Harris and Trump, who received the Republican presidential nomination during the party’s convention last month. The GOP, which spent its four-day gathering criticizing Mr. Biden’s policies and age, must now shift its focus towards Harris.
After receiving President Biden’s endorsement and support from various Democratic leaders, Harris needed to secure the backing of 2,350 delegates out of more than 4,000 pledged and super delegates to win the nomination. The DNC confirmed that 4,567 delegates voted for Harris after the close of the virtual roll call. While Harris has not yet announced her running mate, it is expected that she will reveal her choice on Tuesday after vetting about a dozen contenders, including governors from crucial battleground states.
The Democratic National Committee’s roll call of states for 2024 showcased the support Harris garnered from delegates across the country. The results of the roll call emphasized the overwhelming backing she received from the Democratic Party, solidifying her position as the nominee for the presidential race. This significant milestone in Harris’s political career sets the stage for a fierce competition against Trump in the upcoming election.
As the Democratic National Convention approaches, there is anticipation for a celebratory roll call event to further showcase Harris’s nomination as the party’s candidate for president. The convention, set to take place in Chicago, will be a pivotal moment in the presidential campaign, with Harris leading the charge for the Democratic Party. The virtual roll call and subsequent certification of Harris as the nominee mark a significant step in the election process, signaling the official start of the race towards the November election.
Overall, the virtual roll call vote and Harris’s overwhelming support from delegates highlight the Democratic Party’s confidence in her ability to lead the party in the upcoming election. With the stage set for a showdown between Harris and Trump, the political landscape is primed for an intense and closely contested race. The Democratic Party’s unity behind Harris as the nominee reflects a collective effort to secure victory in November and bring about change in the country’s leadership.
