Following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris is consolidating support for the Democratic Party nomination, having secured over 2,471 delegates—well above the 1,976 needed for a first ballot win.
Biden endorsed Harris immediately after his exit, which has led to endorsements from top party officials and significant backing from state delegations, including Texas and California.
Harris expressed confidence in her campaign team and her intention to unite the Democratic Party and the nation to win the election.
It is my “intention to go out and earn this nomination and to win,” Harris said, noting her plan to “unite our Democratic Party, to unite our nation, and to win this election.”
“Our fight for the future is also a fight for freedoms,” she said. “The baton is in our hands.”
Her campaign also reported a record-breaking fundraising achievement of $81 million within 24 hours, with a strong showing of grassroots support, including many first-time donors.
“I’ve not heard anyone mentioning or calling for any other candidate,” California Democratic Party Chairman Rusty Hicks said. “Tonight’s vote was a momentous one.”
The team is “seeing a broad and diverse coalition come together to support our critical work of talking to the voters that will decide this election,” Harris campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz said.
However, major media outlets have refrained from declaring Harris the presumptive nominee, as delegates are still free to choose their candidates at the upcoming convention.
