Kamala Harris Passes Delegate Threshold To Become Democratic Nominee

Kamala Harris has earned enough delegate votes to become the Democratic presidential nominee, as the party conducts a virtual roll call in advance of the convention in Chicago later this month.

Jaime Harrison made the announcement during a virtual event with Harris supporters.

“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 nominee of the Democratic Party following the close of voting on Monday,” Harrison said on the call.

Democrats have been doing the roll call virtually — rather than at the convention itself — out of fear of being challenged over its placement on the ballot in Ohio.

The outcome of the roll call was not in doubt: Less than 48 hours after Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris, her campaign said that she had secured enough delegate commitments to win the nomination. After the DNC set up a series of deadlines for the virtual roll call, no other candidates qualified. Marianne Williamson, a longshot candidate, ended her bid last month.

Harris is said to be in the final stages of selecting a running mate, with plans for the presidential ticket to go on a swing state tour, starting in an appearance in Philadelphia on Tuesday.