Vice President Kamala Harris became the official Democratic nominee for president Monday evening, marking the first time in American history a woman of color is leading a major-party ticket after results from the party’s virtual roll call were released.
The overwhelming majority, 99% of the pledged and automatic delegates, threw their support for Harris, according to Democratic National Committee chairman Jaime Harrison and convention chairwoman Minyon Moore.
“Vice President Harris has historic momentum at her back as we embark on the final steps in officially certifying her as our Party’s nominee,” the pair said in a joint statement sent late Monday night.
Following the official results, convention secretary Jason Rae will certify the roll call, and then Harris and her running mate will accept the nomination, which Moore will certify.
Harris achieved the fe …