US Vice President Kamala Harris secured Friday the Democratic presidential nomination, solidifying her position as the party's candidate for the November election against Republican Donald Trump.

Harris, the sole candidate on the ballot in a five-day electronic vote involving nearly 4,000 party delegates, will be officially nominated at a convention in Chicago later this month.

"I am honored to be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States," Harris said upon reaching the threshold.

I am honored to be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. I will officially accept the nomination next week.

This campaign is about people coming together, fueled by love of country, to fight for the best of who we are.

Join us: https://t.co/abmve926Hz

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 2, 2024

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Following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race two weeks ago, Harris has become the uncontested leader of the party, marking a historic moment as the first Black and South Asian woman to secure a major party's nomination.

The Democratic Party opted for a virtual nomination process due to logistical challenges.

While the official convention kicks off in August, the real celebration will begin when thousands of party supporters gather in Chicago on August 19 for ceremonial votes.

Harris, who has already broken fundraising records and gained significant momentum, will soon hit the campaign trail with her yet-to-be-announced running mate.

Her tour will include key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and extend to the diverse Sun Belt states including Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada.

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