Vice President Kamala Harris has officially secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to win the party’s nomination for president, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison announced on Friday. This historic victory makes Harris the first Black woman and the first Asian American to lead a major-party ticket in the United States.
The announcement came during a virtual event with enthusiastic supporters. Delegates began casting their virtual ballots for the nomination on Thursday, and the process will continue until Monday evening. The momentum and support for Harris have been building, culminating in this groundbreaking moment.
As the first Black woman and Asian American to head a major-party ticket, Harris’s nomination breaks barriers.
