Vice President Kamala Harris has surpassed the required 1,976 Democratic delegates to secure her party's presidential nomination, following President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the race. Biden endorsed Harris shortly after announcing his exit, and she is seen as the overwhelming choice among delegates, with an AP tally showing her at least 2,214 supporters. While she has gained significant backing, the delegates remain free to vote for other candidates at the convention, which is set to begin on August 19 in Chicago. The Democratic National Committee plans to hold a virtual roll call before August 7 to officially select the nominee, further complicating the possibilities for any challengers. Meanwhile, some state delegations, like Arizona's, are still assessing their support but are likely to back Harris. This swift consolidation around Harris reflects the party's urgency to unify against Donald Trump ahead of the upcoming election.