"I am honoured to be the presumptive Democratic nominee," Harris said on a call with supporters.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party's nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said on Friday.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party's nominee for president. Harrison said "we will rally around Vice President Kamala Harris and demonstrate the strength of our party" during its convention in Chicago later this month. Harris has not yet chosen her running mate, and she's expected to interview candidates over the weekend.
Democratic officials have said the accelerated timeline was necessary because of an August 7 deadline to ensure candidates appear on the Ohio ballot.Harris has not yet chosen her running mate, and she's expected to interview candidates over the weekend.
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