With Vice President Kamala Harris securing the Democratic nomination, speculation surrounding her running mate has intensified. Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, known for his service as a Navy pilot, astronaut, and his advocacy for gun control, has emerged as a strong contender. Kelly’s background, particularly his experience with border issues, could be a valuable asset for Harris in the upcoming election against Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic nomination for president after President Joe Biden announced his decision to step aside. Harris has quickly garnered support from prominent Democrats and secured a majority of pledged delegates. She is now focused on building her campaign for the general election against Republican Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of over half the delegates needed to secure the Democratic nomination for president following President Biden’s withdrawal from the race. Harris has received a record-breaking surge in donations since Biden’s announcement, demonstrating strong grassroots support and positioning her as a formidable candidate against former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
Vice President Kamala Harris has become the first running mate since 1968 to have her boss end his re-election bid after President Joe Biden announced his decision to step aside from the 2024 race. Harris, who has already broken numerous glass ceilings throughout her career, is now poised to make history again as the first woman to win a presidential election under these circumstances.
Following President Joe Biden’s abrupt exit from the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination. While numerous Democrats quickly pledged their support for Harris, some influential party members remain hesitant, suggesting the need for a mini-primary before the August convention. Despite doubts about Harris’s ability to defeat Donald Trump, she received endorsements from Biden himself, prominent figures within the party, and state delegations. However, notable figures like Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama have refrained from endorsing Harris, advocating for a transparent nomination process to unify the party.
Retired Army veteran Chris Dziados emerged victorious in the Democratic primary race for Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District, surpassing his opponent, Ken Bach. Dziados, who served multiple deployments in Iraq and held various staff positions within the U.S. military, will now face incumbent Republican Representative Guy Reschenthaler in the November general election.
Erin McClelland, a Democratic candidate from Harrison, has secured the party’s nomination for Pennsylvania State Treasurer. With 73% of the votes counted, McClelland had garnered an impressive 56% of the vote, leading The Associated Press to declare her victory over Democratic-endorsed candidate Ryan Bizzarro of Erie County. McClelland’s triumph comes after her previous electoral bids for Congress in 2014 and 2016, as well as her withdrawal from the race for Allegheny County executive in 2022. In the November general election, McClelland will face off against Republican candidate Stacy L. Garrity, who ran unopposed in the Republican primary.
