Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough Democratic delegates to win her party’s presidential nomination. Late Monday, several state delegations, including those from Texas and California, confirmed their support for Harris.
An Associated Press tally indicates that Harris has received at least 2,579 delegates, surpassing the 1,976 needed for a first-ballot victory.
Rusty Hicks, the California Democratic Chairman, stated that 75% to 80% of the state’s delegation participated in a call and unanimously backed Harris. “I’ve not heard anyone mentioning or calling for any other candidate,” Hicks told AP. “Tonight’s vote was a momentous one.”
This development follows President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to end his re-election campaign and endorse Harris as his successor. Biden, 80, faced significant pressure after his debate performance against Donald Trump, 78, highlighted age-related concerns. After three weeks of resistance and declining poll numbers, Biden conceded there was no viable path for his re-election.
No other Democrat has announced an intention to seek the nomination.
Following Biden’s endorsement, Harris expressed her commitment to winning the nomination. “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement, and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” Harris said. She emphasized her efforts to unite the Democratic Party and the nation to defeat Trump. “Together, we will fight. And together, we will win,” Harris added, noting there were 107 days until the election.
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