Jul 21, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Scoop: State Democratic Party chairs vote to endorse Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at a podium. — Vice President Kamala Harris in Michigan on July 17. Photo: Chris duMond/Getty Images

A group of state Democratic Party chairs has voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president, two sources familiar with the matter tell Axios.

Why it matters: The endorsement will be influential in helping Harris secure the delegates she needs to replace President Biden at the top of the ticket.

It builds on endorsements from major Democratic Party figures, including Biden, the Clintons and a slew of Democratic governors and lawmakers.

What we're hearing: The endorsement was decided in a unanimous vote during a call of state party chairs on Sunday organized by the Association of State Democratic Committees, the sources said.

The association's executive board voted on Saturday to immediately endorse Harris should Biden drop out of the race.

State of play: Biden said Sunday he would not seek re-election following weeks of internal pressure. He endorsed Harris as his successor.

Harris said in a statement later on Sunday: "I am honored to have the President's endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination."
Harris and her team have spent Sunday making calls to Democratic party leaders to shore up support, including on Capitol Hill.

Editor's note: This article has been updated with breaking news.

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