Kamala Harris Secures Sufficient Democratic Delegates for US Presidential Nomination

US Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough Democratic delegates to clinch her party’s presidential nomination.

On Monday, several state delegations, including those from Texas and Harris’s home state of California, confirmed their support for her.

According to an Associated Press count, Harris has amassed at least 2,579 delegates, surpassing the 1,976 needed to win on the first ballot.

California State Democratic Chairman Rusty Hicks reported that 75% to 80% of the state’s delegation supported Harris unanimously during a call. “I haven’t heard any calls for other candidates,” Hicks told the AP. “Tonight’s vote was a significant moment.”

This development follows President Joe Biden’s surprising decision to end his re-election campaign and endorse Harris as his successor. Biden, 80, faced mounting pressure after his performance in a debate with 78-year-old Donald Trump highlighted age-related concerns, leading to calls from party leaders, donors, and voters for a younger candidate. After resisting for three weeks, Biden conceded upon realizing that his path to victory was no longer viable.

No other Democratic contenders have announced their intention to seek the party’s nomination. Following Biden’s endorsement, Harris expressed her determination to earn and win the nomination.

“I am honored by the President’s endorsement, and my goal is to earn and secure this nomination,” Harris said. “I will continue to travel across the country, discussing the critical choice in this election. I am committed to uniting the Democratic Party and our nation to defeat Donald Trump.”

She emphasized, “With 107 days until the election, we will fight together and win together.”