Kamala Harris Becomes First Black Woman and Asian American Democratic Presidential Nominee

Aug 6, 2024, 03:51 AM

Kamala Harris has officially become the Democratic presidential nominee, making history as the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major US political party's presidential ticket. The Democratic National Committee announced the formal results of the online voting by delegates on Monday night. Harris clinched the nomination in a virtual roll call vote. She has also chosen her Vice Presidential nominee, who has accepted the position, according to sources close to the Democratic nominee. Harris will face off against Donald Trump this fall.