Harris and Walz officially certified as Democratic Party’s nominees for President and Vice President

US Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have officially been certified as the Democratic Party’s nominees for President and Vice President, respectively, the ruling party announced on Tuesday. Harris and Tim Walz officially accepted the nominations on Tuesday, following the close of delegate voting on Monday, August 5th, and the official certification of the roll call by Convention Secretary Jason Rae. Convention Chair Minyon Moore then certified Walz as Harris’ running mate.

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison congratulated Harris and Tim Walz as the official nominees for President and Vice President, stating that their vision to lower costs for working families, ensure reproductive freedom for every American, and stand up for our democracy will guide the Party as they mobilize supporters for the November election. Harrison also noted the unprecedented momentum and unity of the party, with 99% of all delegates in the roll call casting their vote for Vice President Harris to become President in November.

Minyon Moore emphasized that the voices of thousands of delegates and their communities have ensured that every voter has the opportunity to vote for the Democratic nominees in November. The Democratic Party has now officially certified Harris and Walz as their nominees for President and Vice President.

Additionally, a new poll from NPR/PBS News/Marist National Poll showed that Harris leads former President Donald Trump by three percentage points in a head-to-head matchup among registered voters, including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate. Harris has made inroads among independents, Black voters, white voters with a college degree, women, and voters 35 years of age or older. She also maintains her edge in the multi-candidate field, which includes Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jill Stein, Cornel West, and Chase Oliver.