The Democratic National Convention is gearing up to nominate Kamala Harris for Vice President with style and excitement. Harris officially secured the Democratic presidential nomination in an online vote, marking the first time a nominee was chosen before the convention. The ceremonial vote at the convention will provide a chance for delegates to celebrate Harris, the first woman of color to lead a major party presidential ticket.
Delegates will gather on Tuesday for a celebratory roll call to cast symbolic votes. This roll call will follow the traditional format, with state delegations calling out their votes, accompanied by a song representing each state. The order of voting will highlight the passing of the torch from President Joe Biden to Harris and Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz.
While there won’t be any suspense in the roll call vote, delegates will still have the opportunity to express their support for the nominees. Both Harris and Walz will accept their nominations with speeches at the convention. Harris will speak on Thursday, while Walz will address the delegates on Wednesday night.
In the past, roll call votes were done in person, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 convention saw a virtual roll call. This year, the celebratory roll call will incorporate live video elements to showcase the diversity of America.
The official nomination vote was held before the convention this year to ensure the Democratic nominee could be on the ballot in Ohio. The state’s deadline for ballot filing was before the convention, prompting DNC officials to conduct a virtual roll call. Despite concerns that Ohio Republicans could block the candidate from the ballot, the DNC moved forward with their original plan.
Overall, the Democratic National Convention promises to be a momentous occasion as Kamala Harris is nominated for Vice President with fanfare and excitement. The celebratory roll call will provide a platform for delegates to express their support for the historic nominee and showcase the unity and diversity of the Democratic Party. Stay tuned for more updates from the convention by subscribing to our newsletter for the latest news delivered straight to your inbox.
