Vice President Kamala Harris has officially secured the Democratic nomination for president, becoming the first woman of color to lead a major-party ticket. The announcement came after she won 99% of delegate support during a virtual roll-call vote at the Democratic National Committee. Delegates in California erupted in applause upon the news.

Harris’s nomination follows President Biden’s decision to step aside from the race, which paved the way for her emergence as the party’s leading candidate. The swift consolidation of delegate support underscores her broad backing within the Democratic Party.

At the convention, Harris formally accepted the nomination and emphasized her historic role as a symbol of progress and inclusion. Her acceptance speech resonated deeply with a diverse audience, celebrating a milestone in American political history.

With the nomination officially sealed, Harris now faces off against President Trump in the upcoming election. Her campaign — buoyed by record fundraising and national momentum — is poised to challenge Trump’s re-election bid, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest ahead.