Vice President Kamala Harris is now formally the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced the news on Monday, following the conclusion of a five-day virtual roll call of pledged delegates to the party’s national convention, which kicks off in two weeks in Chicago.
The securing of the nomination comes hours before Harris is expected to announce her choice for running mate. The vice president and her to-be-announced running mate kick off a seven-battleground state swing Tuesday evening with a rally in Philadelphia.
Monday’s formal winning of the nomination came three days after Harris secured the votes of a majority of pledged delegates.
Vice President Kamala Harris admires the crowd during a campaign rally, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
“I am so proud to confirm that Vice President Harris has earned more than a majority of votes from all convention delegates and will be the…