Kamala Harris Formally Secures The Democratic Presidential Nomination

Harris made her formal pick for her vice presidential running mate Tuesday morning, choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Kamala Harris has now formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination. She is the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket.

As soon as President Biden abruptly ended his candidacy, Harris and her team worked to secure backing from the 1,976 party delegates needed to clinch the nomination in a formal roll call vote. She reached her mark just 32 hours after Biden endorsed her.

Harris also made her formal pick for her vice presidential running mate Tuesday morning, choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The 60-year-old is a former educator and is in his second term as governor.