The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has scheduled a virtual vote from August 1 to August 5 to officially nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate for the November 5 election. Harris is the only candidate who qualified for the ballot, and the DNC aims to finalize the nomination by August 7, ahead of the Democratic National Convention set for August 19-22 in Chicago. The virtual roll call will involve personalized voting forms sent to delegates, allowing for secure and accurate voting, with the process echoing the virtual conventions of 2020. Should a challenger emerge, the vote may be delayed until August 3 to allow for campaign pitches. Meanwhile, Democratic candidates in Tennessee are advocating for reforms on issues such as gun control, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ matters, expressing concerns over the current Republican supermajority's responsiveness to constituents. These state candidates emphasized the need for a more representative democracy and are focused on addressing local issues.