Texas Delegates Endorse Kamala Harris as Presidential Nominee
Texas Delegates Endorse Kamala Harris as Presidential Nominee, Making History
In a groundbreaking move, Texas’ delegates to the Democratic National Convention voted overwhelmingly on Monday night to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as their presidential nominee. This decision sets the stage for a historic moment as the party prepares to nominate the first Black or Asian woman for president by a major U.S. political party.
The vote from Texas, the country’s third-largest delegation, came shortly after President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race and endorsed Harris as his replacement. With 273 convention delegates, Texas joins other states like California, New York, Florida, Kansas, and Georgia in endorsing Harris ahead of an expected virtual roll call vote in early August to determine the official nominee.
The Texas Democrats’ decision solidifies Harris as the leading candidate in Texas for the nomination, especially after her campaign announced raising over $81 million in less than 24 hours. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilbert Hinojosa expressed confidence in Harris, stating, “With her extensive experience, dedication to public service, and proven leadership, we believe Kamala Harris is uniquely qualified to defeat Donald Trump and lead our nation forward.”
The swift endorsement of Harris by Texas Democrats marks a remarkable turnaround from the party losing its standard bearer on Sunday to quickly rallying behind a new candidate. Harris has already secured endorsements surpassing the 1,976 delegates needed to become the party’s nominee in the first round of voting.
The nomination process is expected to continue with the Democratic National Convention’s Rules Committee convening to finalize dates and guidelines for the open nomination. Despite the challenges ahead, Democrats are optimistic about Harris’ candidacy and are gearing up for a historic election season.
As the Democratic nominee prepares to face former President Donald Trump in the general election, party leaders like Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Henry Muñoz III of San Antonio are confident in Harris’ ability to lead the country forward. Muñoz emphasized the transparency of the nomination process and expressed no doubt that Harris will earn the nomination.
Overall, the endorsement of Kamala Harris by Texas delegates signifies a significant moment in U.S. political history, paving the way for a groundbreaking presidential nomination. Democrats are energized and ready to support Harris as she embarks on this historic journey.
