Missouri, Kansas endorsements: Gov. Kelly, Reps. Cleaver, Davids back Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris worked quickly Sunday to jump-start her campaign for the Democratic nomination for president after President Joe Biden announced he had abandoned his bid.

In his announcement, Biden threw his support behind Harris, which set off dozens of similar endorsements from Democratic governors, senators and representatives.

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On Monday morning, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly added her name to the list of governors offering support to Harris’ bid.

“At a time when our country is desperate to restore reproductive rights, strengthen the middle class, safeguard democracy and bring people together, we need her leadership more than ever,” Kelly said about Harris in a post on social media . “I’m proud to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as our country’s next President of the United States.”

Rep. Sharice Davids (D - Kansas) also endorsed Harris, posting on social media that the "choice in this presidential election is clear."

"Kamala Harris will fight MAGA extremism, protect our reproductive rights, and defend our democracy," Davids posted. "Most importantly, uniting behind her gives us the best chance to prevent another term for Donald Trump."

Later Monday, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (D - Kansas City) also offered his support to Harris.

“I endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic Nomination for President," Cleaver said in a statement. "She will carry our ticket to victory in the November election. My commitment is unwavering in supporting the Vice President."

By Monday evening, the Kansas Democratic Delegation also voted to endorse Harris as well.

"Tonight, Kansas Democratic Party and Delegation Chair Jeanna Repass convened a meeting of the Kansas Democratic Party's DNC Convention Delegation," the Kansas Democratic Party said in a statement. "Among other things discussed, the delegation endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Nominee for President."

Several other prominent Democrats in the Kansas City area issued statements Sunday thanking President Biden for his service.

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This story will be updated as those elected officials offer thoughts on Harris’ nomination efforts.

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