No other candidate challenged Harris for the nomination.

Washington: Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison announced Friday that Vice Chairman Kamala Harris has secured the necessary delegate votes to be nominated as his party's presidential nominee. The announcement came ahead of the end of the online voting process on Monday, reflecting the momentum the campaign is eager to maintain after President Joe Biden halted his re-election campaign and endorsed Harris as his successor two weeks ago.

Harris will become the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket, and during a call with supporters, she expressed her “honor as the Democratic Party's potential nominee.” “It's not going to be easy, but we're going to get it done,” she added. “As your potential president, I am sure we are up for the challenge.”

Harrison confirmed that Democrats will “come together in support of Vice President Kamala Harris” at their upcoming convention in Chicago. The Democratic National Committee withheld specific details of the delegate vote tally, such as totals or a state-by-state breakdown, during a virtual event reminiscent of a telethon, where campaign officials observed the delegate-counting process with projected results.

No other candidate challenged Harris for the nomination, and she quickly rallied Democratic support after Biden's endorsement.

Democrats are set to hold state-by-state roll calls at the party's convention, the traditional method of choosing a nominee. However, this will only be formal due to the online voting process. As Harris prepares to take on Republican nominee Donald Trump, her campaign is restructuring its senior staff and enlisting a group of veterans from President Barack Obama's successful campaigns.

David Plouffe will become a senior adviser, focusing on Harris' strategy to secure the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the election. He will leave his advisory role at TikTok and stop hosting a podcast with former Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway to take the position, according to a person with knowledge of his plans.

Additionally, Stephanie Cutter will provide guidance on messaging and strategy. Mitch Stewart has been appointed Senior Advisor for Key States. Brian Nelson, formerly secretary of the counterterrorism and financial intelligence division at the Treasury Department, has joined the campaign to provide strategic advice to Harris.

Despite the new additions, many aspects of the campaign have remained unchanged since Biden's candidacy. Jane O'Malley Dillon continues as chairwoman, overseeing the staff structure. Julie Chavez Rodriguez includes Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Quentin Fulks as Chief Deputy Campaign Manager, and Michael Tyler as Communications Director.

Sheila Nix will remain a senior adviser and chief of staff for Harris' campaign. Marcia Fudge, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and recent addition as campaign co-chair, will expand her role to include outreach and strategy. Brian Fallon, formerly Harris' campaign communications director, will assume the role of senior adviser on communications while Biden is a candidate.

Elizabeth Allen, who served as under secretary at the State Department, has been named chief of staff to Harris' yet-to-be-determined running mate. Harris plans to interview potential candidates over the weekend. Democratic officials have indicated that the expedited roll call is due to the Aug. 7 deadline, which is critical to securing candidates' spots on the Ohio ballot.

(with AP input)