On the eve of the Democratic National Convention, current U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the nomination of her party for the presidential election. Jamie Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced on Friday evening, August 12, that Ms. Harris has obtained enough votes for the nomination. Online voting by Democratic Party delegates began on Thursday and is set to continue until Monday; however, Kamala Harris has immediately reached the required threshold. The Democratic National Committee has yet to provide details about the online voting, including state-by-state breakdowns. However, according to U.S. media reports, about 99 percent of Democratic delegates have voted for or will vote for Kamala Harris in the remaining days. Ms. Harris is the first woman of color to be nominated by one of the two major U.S. parties for the presidential election. Following the announcement of the voting results on Friday, she called her nomination from the Democratic Party a 'great honor' in a brief statement. Kamala Harris emphasized in her statement that the path will not be easy, but 'we will get it done.' The Democratic National Convention is set to officially announce the party's nominee on August 20 in Chicago. Previously, the Republican National Convention had officially announced Donald Trump's nomination. Last month, U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his support for his vice president, Kamala Harris, by announcing his withdrawal from the presidential race. Following this, influential Democratic figures supported Ms. Harris's nomination, and according to the Associated Press, she faced no serious challenges in the online voting. Kamala Harris is 59 years old and was born in Oakland, California. Her mother is Indian and her father is Jamaican, both immigrants, and she is primarily recognized in her country as a Black American woman. Kamala Harris states that although she identifies as a Black American woman, she also takes pride in her South Asian roots. The U.S. presidential election is scheduled for November 6.
Kamala Harris Secures Necessary Votes for Democratic Nomination
Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. presidential election ahead of the Democratic National Convention. With overwhelming support from party delegates, she becomes the first woman of color nominated by a major U.S. party. This nomination is significant as it reflects ongoing changes in U.S. politics and representation.
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📰 What Happened
Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. presidential election with overwhelming support from party delegates. This historic nomination highlights changes in U.S. politics regarding representation.
- Kamala Harris is the first woman of color nominated by a major U.S. political party.
- Approximately 99 percent of Democratic delegates have voted or will vote for her.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. presidential election is a pivotal event that shapes both domestic and foreign policy, and Harris's nomination reflects broader societal changes in representation.
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