Despite endorsements from major party leaders, the top and bottom of the Democratic presidential ticket have yet to be fixed.
Though United States Vice President Kamala Harris has yet to officially win the Democratic nomination for president in 2024, many experts suggest she has an excellent chance to be the party’s candidate, facing off against Republican Donald Trump in November.
At the time of publication, it was unclear whether the Democratic National Convention (DNC) would hold an open primary — allowing any candidate to potentially win the delegates for the top of the ticket — or conduct a “virtual roll call” to decide on a nominee before a critical state deadline. The DNC is scheduled to begin on Aug. 19 in Chicago. However, Ohio’s election laws require parties to certify their presidential tickets by Aug. 7, suggesting that Democrats may take steps to ensure Harris is nominated outside of an open convention.
With the endorsement of US President Joe Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Representative Nancy Pelosi and many Democratic leaders, Harris may become the party’s candidate in 2024. Until the nomination is official, certain Democrats have a chance of being at the top of the ticket or potentially vice presidential candidates under Harris.
