Jaime Harrison, Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), along with Democratic National Convention Chair Minyon Moore, announced that Kamala Harris secured 99 percent of the votes from delegates during the nearly week-long virtual voting period.
The statement highlighted that Harris has gained historic momentum with this overwhelming support from delegates, marking a huge step towards officially naming her the Party’s nominee.
Following President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race late last month, Harris was the sole candidate in contention. According to DNC regulations, any candidate needed electronic endorsements from at least 300 out of over 4,000 delegates to qualify, a requirement Harris alone fulfilled.
Kamala Harris Surges to Historic 99% Delegate Vote in DNC’s Virtual Process, Setting the Stage for Her Nomination as the First Woman of Color Presidential Candidate
Harris quickly garnered delegate backing shortly after announcing her candidacy, with a majority of delegates expressing their support within a day of her entry into the race. By Friday, she had met the delegate threshold required in the virtual roll call.
Her campaign has seen an obvious rise in polls, narrowing the gap with former President Trump and occasionally taking a slight lead. Additionally, her fundraising efforts in the initial weeks have been substantial.
With 4,567 delegates casting their votes for her, Harris is set to become the first woman of color to be nominated by a major party for the U.S. presidency.
The DNC outlined that the next phase involves Convention Secretary Jason Rae certifying the roll call and Harris, alongside her running mate, formally accepting the nomination. A celebratory roll call will occur at the Democratic convention in Chicago later this month.
Harrison and Moore concluded that the certification process is a historic moment and look forward to celebrating Harris’s nomination, emphasizing the Democratic Party’s commitment to freedom, democracy, and the rights of the people.
