Vice President Kamala Harris is on the verge of securing the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential race after President Joe Biden dropped out of the running last week. Harris is the only prominent Democrat to have officially declared her candidacy and has already secured more than half of the necessary delegate support to secure the nomination. The Democratic National Committee has finalized rules for a virtual nomination roll call ahead of the national convention in August. If only one candidate, likely Harris, qualifies, voting will begin as soon as Thursday. Some Democrats have expressed a desire for an open nominating process, but Harris has garnered overwhelming support from party leaders and delegates. Senator Joe Manchin briefly considered joining the race but ultimately decided against it. Biden endorsed Harris shortly after dropping out and expressed the need for a new generation to lead the party. Harris has outlined a plan to win the nomination and the election against former President Donald Trump. She emphasized the need for hard work in the lead-up to the election, including knocking on doors, talking to people, and making phone calls. Overall, Harris appears poised to become the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential race.
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