The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call in early August to select a new presidential nominee, likely Vice President Harris, before its convention kicks off in Chicago.
Democrats have approved rules for an abbreviated nominating contest to replace President Biden at the top of the ticket this fall ahead of the party’s convention in August.
Any challengers to Vice President Harris would have until July 27 to declare their candidacy, and until July 30 to prove their eligibility, with a virtual vote on the nomination coming as early as next Thursday, Aug. 1.
Under a new proposal approved by the Democratic National Convention Rules Committee, any candidate seeking the nomination would also need to show support from at least 300 delegates, with no more than 50 from any one state.
