On July 22, 2023, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegate support to ensure her nomination as the Democratic candidate for the upcoming presidential election in November, as confirmed by California Congressman Robert Garcia.
Garcia announced on social media that California has unanimously voted to nominate Harris for president. He stated that the delegates have put her above the required minimum support needed for her candidacy at the convention.
To win the nomination in the first round of voting, a candidate must garner at least 1,976 delegates out of a total of 4,000. The current delegate support for Harris is significant, but it’s important to note that these commitments are largely symbolic. Delegates have the option to change their support prior to the voting, which is scheduled for August.
Harris will not officially become the party’s presidential candidate until a virtual roll call vote takes place, expected to conclude on August 7. The Vice President, who announced her candidacy following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race, has gained notable endorsements from Biden, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and all Democratic governors in the country, many of whom were previously considered potential candidates themselves.
While Harris appears to be the frontrunner, there is still a possibility that other candidates may enter the race if they can gather at least 300 nomination signatures, with no more than 50 from any single state. If only one candidate, likely Harris, meets the 300-signature threshold, the virtual vote could happen as soon as August 1. However, if multiple candidates emerge, the vote will be conducted shortly thereafter but will be completed before August 7.
If the nomination occurs in early August, the Democratic convention scheduled for August 19 in Chicago will primarily serve a ceremonial role.
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