Gavin Newsom Delivers California's 482 Delegate Votes to Kamala Harris at DNC

Aug 21, 2024, 01:12 AM

California Governor Gavin Newsom played a pivotal role in the Democratic National Convention by delivering California's 482 delegate votes to Bay Area native Vice President Kamala Harris, officially securing her position as the Democratic presidential nominee. The event, held at the United Center, was marked by Newsom's tribute to California as 'the great state of Nancy Pelosi.' Newsom's longstanding relationship with Harris, spanning three decades, was highlighted during the roll call ceremony. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Congresswoman Maxine Waters joined Newsom in casting the votes. The ceremony concluded with the song 'California Love' playing, symbolizing Harris's ties to her home state.