Nationwide — Vice President Kamala Harris has officially announced her candidacy for President of the United States, following President Joe Biden’s unexpected withdrawal from the race on Sunday. Biden, in a public statement, endorsed Harris, emphasizing his confidence in her ability to lead the nation.
Today, Harris is set to visit Wilmington, Delaware, to meet with her campaign staff and officially kick off her campaign. Her office and social media updates have highlighted this as the “first full day” of her presidential campaign, marking the beginning of what promises to be a vigorous election effort.
The moment Harris received Biden’s call informing her of his decision, her husband, Doug Emhoff, was notably absent. Despite this, Harris expressed her gratitude for Biden’s support and immediately began preparations for her campaign launch.
Several key delegations have already thrown their support behind Harris. In Louisiana, the endorsement came with an “overwhelming majority,” with Party Chair Randal Gaines asserting that Harris could continue Biden’s legacy and defeat Donald Trump. Similarly, Maryland’s delegation unanimously supported Harris, with Chairman Ken Ulman praising her unique qualifications for the presidency.
Kentucky’s delegation also showed strong support for Harris, with KDP Chair Colmon Elridge stating she is “ready to serve as president on Day 1 and finish the job that Joe Biden started.” These endorsements highlight the growing momentum behind Harris’s campaign as she steps into the presidential race with strong backing from influential Democratic leaders.
