Presidential Race

Delegate Tracker: Harris Clinches Majority of Delegates

Less than two days after announcing her run, Harris has secured the backing of more than 2,000 delegates—enough to clinch the nomination.
Delegate Tracker: Harris Clinches Majority of Delegates
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Jacob Burg
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Vice President Kamala Harris on July 22 secured the backing of the majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, less than two days after announcing her run for the presidency in the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race.

By 11 p.m. ET on July 22, 2,574 pledged delegates had endorsed the vice president, according to a tally by The Epoch Times—more than 1,976 delegate majority needed to win the nomination.

Jacob Burg
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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.