Official DNC announcement

DNC to Nominate Biden, Harris Virtually Ahead of Convention Amid Ohio Ballot Deadline

May 28, 2024, 06:29 PM

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is preparing to nominate President Joe Biden as the party’s presidential nominee through a virtual roll call ahead of its August convention in Chicago. This decision comes as Ohio lawmakers have deadlocked on a plan to get Biden on the ballot, prompting the DNC to ensure his nomination before Ohio's August 7 ballot certification deadline. The virtual proceedings will also certify Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's vice-presidential nominee. The move aims to secure Biden's appearance on Ohio's general election ballot and avoid the increasing danger of him being left off. Ohio's special legislative session on this started today.