Current U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has garnered significant support for her nomination by the Democratic Party in the upcoming November presidential election, particularly building a substantial base of delegates in the state of Florida.
Harris, who received the endorsement of President Joe Biden this past Sunday after he withdrew from the race, has started her campaign on a strong note with party leaders rallying behind her. By Sunday night, Harris had already secured the 300 delegates required to qualify for the Democratic National Convention nomination. The threshold for securing the nomination is 1,986 delegates, as per the rules set by the Democratic National Committee.
Over a thousand delegates informed the Associated Press (AP) or publicly announced their intention to support Harris in the internal contest to select the opponent for Republican Donald Trump in the presidential race. The majority of these Democratic delegates expressing their support for the first female Vice President of the United States are from Florida (210), Pennsylvania (159), North Carolina (116), Maryland (95), Wisconsin (76), Tennessee (63), South Carolina (55), Kentucky (52), Louisiana (47), New York (41), Minnesota (36), Ohio (35), Nebraska (29), Massachusetts (27), New Hampshire (25), and Georgia (25), according to a report by Local 10 News.
Florida Democrats Rally Behind Kamala Harris
This Monday, Florida Democrats held a virtual press conference to express their support for Harris in the presidential race. The meeting opened with a note of gratitude to President Joe Biden, whom they described as brave and compassionate for prioritizing the country.
"I am extremely excited to support Vice President Harris, one of the most successful, experienced, and incredibly ethical candidates we have ever nominated for this great office," said Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz. State Representative Fentrice Driskell assured that Kamala "is ready for the battle" and listed several virtues of the current Vice President.
"The Republicans' dream is to sit back and watch us fight among ourselves and create chaos. But we don’t have to show them chaos," said State Senator Shevrin Jones. "We can show them unity and strength."
So far, Harris is the only candidate to have received support from Democratic delegates.
FAQs on Kamala Harris's Presidential Nomination Support
In light of Kamala Harris's growing support for her presidential nomination, here are some frequently asked questions to provide more clarity on the matter.
How many delegates does Kamala Harris need to secure the Democratic nomination?
Kamala Harris needs a total of 1,986 delegates to secure the Democratic nomination according to the Democratic National Committee.
Which states have shown the most support for Kamala Harris?
The majority of support for Kamala Harris comes from delegates in Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, and Wisconsin.