Vice President Kamala Harris has officially garnered enough delegate votes to become the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, according to Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison. Although the online voting process remains open until Monday, Harris’s campaign celebrated the milestone as she surpassed the necessary delegate threshold.
Harris’s campaign has also reported an impressive fundraising total of $310 million for July, significantly outpacing former President Donald Trump’s $138.7 million haul for the same period. This strong financial support reflects renewed confidence from donors who had been wary of the upcoming election’s prospects.
In related news, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a potential vice presidential pick for Harris, has been avoiding questions about his candidacy. Shapiro, who recently canceled New York fundraisers, has indicated he will attend a campaign rally in Philadelphia but has remained tight-lipped about any discussions with Harris.
Harris’s campaign is undergoing a major overhaul, bringing on key figures from former President Barack Obama’s successful campaigns. David Plouffe, Obama’s 2008 campaign manager, and Stephanie Cutter, Obama’s deputy campaign manager, will join as senior advisers to focus on electoral strategy and messaging.
Harris herself expressed honor at becoming the presumptive nominee and is gearing up for the formal acceptance of the nomination next week. Her campaign will host a call with supporters to mark the historic moment.
The Democratic National Convention, scheduled to begin later this month, will formally finalize Harris’s nomination. The expedited process is designed to meet deadlines for ballot certifications, particularly in Ohio.
Harris’s anticipated nomination represents a historic moment as she prepares to potentially become the first woman of color at the top of a major party ticket.
