South Carolina’s DNC delegation endorses Kamala Harris

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina’s Democratic National Convention delegation has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic Presidential Nomination.

The delegation voted to endorse Harris on Sunday night just hours after President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy in the race for the White House. He then endorsed his VP to carry on.

South Carolina was the First in the Nation Democratic Presidential Primary on February 3, 2024, where 96% of voters selected President Biden, according to the South Carolina Democratic Party.

“We appreciate President Biden’s decades of service to the nation. South Carolina’s Democratic Delegates join President Biden in endorsing Vice President Harris as our nominee. We must move forward in unity for the sake of democracy; by selecting President Biden in February, South Carolina Democrats also selected the Vice President for her ability to lead. Vice President Harris has been fully vetted, and she has earned our unwavering support. It will be an honor to vote for her as our party’s nominee next month,” said SCDP Chair Christale Spain.

Spain also chairs the South Carolina delegation to the convention.

The Democratic National Convention happens August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois.

Harris – and anyone else seeking the nomination – must qualify to receive votes from convention delegates.

“South Carolina joins Congressman Clyburn and other significant organizations and elected officials in endorsing Vice President Harris,” the SCDP said.

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