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Kamala Harris Secures 77 Delegates from Tennessee, Unanimous Endorsement from Democratic State Chairs

Jul 21, 2024, 10:28 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured her first delegates in the Democratic primary, with Tennessee pledging all 77 of its delegates to her. This marks the first state to award all of its delegates to Harris. Additionally, all 50 Democratic Party state chairs have unanimously endorsed Harris as the party's new presidential nominee following President Joe Biden's decision to stand down. The Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC) has also voted to back Harris, solidifying her position as the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination, according to sources familiar with the matter. Reuters reported these developments.