In a groundbreaking moment, Kamala Harris has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first black woman and first South Asian woman to do so. With 2,350 delegates supporting her, Harris surpassed the threshold required to earn the nomination.
“I am honored to be the presumptive nominee,” Harris said in a phone call, adding, “We believe in the promise of America, and that’s what this campaign is about… We are in this, we are on the road, and it’s not going to be easy, but we’re going to get this done.”
Harris’s historic nomination marks a significant milestone in US politics. If she defeats Donald Trump in November, she would become America’s first female president.
The virtual roll call, which began on Thursday and ends on Monday, has seen an overwhelming 99% of participants (3,923 delegates) pledge their support for Harris.
Harris’s campaign has gained momentum, raising over $310 million in July, more than double the Trump campaign’s haul. Despite criticism from Republicans, Harris has hit the campaign trail hard, making a strong case against Trump in battleground states.
As she prepares to name her running mate by Monday, Harris’s nomination marks a significant shift in the Democratic party’s leadership. Her historic candidacy has the potential to make a lasting impact on American politics.