Harris officially nominated as Democratic presidential candidate

Published August 2nd, 2024 - 05:49 GMT
Kamala Harris
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris walk on the tarmac after welcoming Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva and Paul Whelan at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on August 1, 2024. AFP
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This decision comes after calls from major Democratic figures urging Harris to step forward.

ALBAWABA- Kamala Harris has officially received the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. Following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race due to health reasons, Harris, who has served as Biden's Vice President, secured the necessary votes to become the party's nominee. 

This decision comes after calls from major Democratic figures urging Harris to step forward.

In a statement, Harris expressed her gratitude, saying, "I am honored to be the Democratic Party's nominee for president of the United States." She announced that she would formally accept the nomination next week.

As the Democratic nominee, Harris will face off against former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican candidate, in the upcoming election.

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