Kamala Harris Nears Official Nomination as Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate

Kamala Harris Poised to Become Democratic Nominee in Virtual Roll Call

With the Democratic National Convention just two weeks away, the party's virtual roll call is underway, paving the way for Kamala Harris to officially become the party's nominee for Vice President.

The roll call vote, which runs through August 5th, is a formality as Harris is expected to run unopposed. The virtual format ensures that she meets state deadlines for ballot placement.

During the roll call, each voting delegate will receive a personalized and watermarked form to cast their vote within 24 hours. The DNC will then tally the votes and share the results after the roll call closes.

This virtual process mirrors the 2020 convention, which also went virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows for multiple rounds of voting if needed, but Harris is expected to secure the necessary majority of 1,976 pledged delegates on the first ballot.

While Joe Biden officially endorsed Harris as his successor, the delegates did not automatically transfer their support. Under convention rules, they are now free agents, though Harris appears to have already secured the required delegate support.

Several state delegations, including Texas and California, confirmed their support for Harris shortly after Biden's announcement. With the virtual roll call underway, Harris is poised to officially become the Democratic nominee for Vice President at the upcoming convention in Chicago.