Kamala Harris has officially become the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States in the upcoming November elections. This follows Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race and Harris securing the support of 2,350 delegates, meeting the threshold required for the nomination.
"It is an honor for me to be the Democratic candidate for the presidency of the United States. I will officially accept the nomination next week," Harris announced on her X account. She also shared a link for supporters to donate to her campaign, stating that it "is about people coming together, driven by love of country, to fight for the best of who we are."
On Friday afternoon, Harris secured the backing of 2,350 delegates, meeting the threshold needed to secure the Democratic nomination. She will now face her Republican rival, Donald Trump. "We are in this, we are on the road, and it won't be easy, but we will make it," she stated in a brief communication.
Overall, Democrats have reported that 3,923 delegates—or 99% of participants—plan to vote for her by Monday, when she is expected to formally accept the nomination. While candidates are typically anointed at their party conventions, Harris's nomination had to be confirmed this week due to the relatively late date of the 2024 Democratic National Convention—from August 19 to 22—which risks violating state ballot access laws.
Harris, 59, was born in Oakland, California, and is the first Democratic candidate in the nearly 200-year history of the party to hail from a western state.
Key Information About Kamala Harris's Nomination
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding Kamala Harris's historic nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate.
Why did Joe Biden withdraw from the race?
Joe Biden withdrew from the race, allowing Kamala Harris to secure the necessary delegate support to become the Democratic nominee.
How many delegates did Kamala Harris need to secure the nomination?
Kamala Harris needed the support of 2,350 delegates to secure the Democratic nomination.
When is the Democratic National Convention?
The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place from August 19 to 22 in 2024.