Kamala Harris has won the delegate votes needed to become the Democratic presidential candidate, making her the first woman of color to top the electoral ticket of a major US party.
The current vice president has been the favorite to oppose the Republicans. donald trump from the headline Joe Biden retired of the race last month.
Mrs. Harris quickly gained the support of party heavyweights after the outgoing president endorsed her to run in his place, and she was the only candidate who qualifies for the Democratic presidential election.
Party delegates voted virtually this week and Harris needed at least 2,350 votes to formally secure the nomination, her campaign said.
The online voting process doesn’t end until Monday, but she’s already passed that threshold, they added.
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After joining the livestreamed event where the announcement was made, Ms Harris said: “The power is in the people. We are going to win this election and they will need all of us.”
Harris will wait until the Democratic National Convention (DNC), which will take place from Monday, August 19 to Thursday, August 22, to officially accept the nomination.
He continued: “Later this month, we will gather in Chicago united as one party where we will have the opportunity to celebrate this historic moment together.”
Biden endorsed his vice president to run in his place when he dropped out of the presidential race last month. File photo: AP
The Democratic National Committee held a virtual vote to ensure the nomination was completed by August 7, the date by which the candidate must be in place to appear on the Ohio ballot.
State politicians pushed back the deadline to Sept. 1, but Democratic Party officials said they wanted to meet the initial deadline to avoid any legal risks.
Harris has yet to choose her running mate, but is expected to interview the candidates over the weekend.
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