Washington, Aug 2 (IANS) US Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday won the Democratic nomination for President, securing a majority of votes of the delegates.
I am honored to be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. I will officially accept the nomination next week.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 2, 2024
This campaign is about people coming together, fueled by love of country, to fight for the best of who we are.
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She will be crowned the party’s nominee ceremonially at a convention later this month.
"I am so proud to confirm that Vice President Harris has earned more than a majority of votes from all convention delegates and will be the nominee of the Democratic Party following the close of voting" on August 5, Democratic National Committee chair Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday.
One of the best ways to keep our nation moving forward is to give our workers a voice.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 1, 2024
As President, I’ll protect the freedom to organize, defend collective bargaining and sign the PRO Act into law. pic.twitter.com/MYsnSLpss4
Harris told supporters on a call she was "honoured to be the presumptive Democratic nominee".
Voting began online on Thursday and is scheduled to end on Monday although Harris has clinched the prize.