Harris secures enough of a majority to become the official candidate for president

US Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of a sufficient number of Democratic delegates to become the party's candidate for president, announced the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Jamie Harrison.

The remote voting process continues until Monday, but the electoral team announced that the threshold needed to secure a majority of delegates' votes was passed.

Ms. Harris is now expected to become the first official major-party presidential candidate who is of African-American and Southeast Asian descent.

Democrats are continuing the virtual voting process to nominate Harris' official nominees, bringing a close to ending a process that was marred by President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election.

Delegates to the Democratic National Assembly began voting Thursday through a secure email link, and voting will remain open until Monday evening. Harris has not yet selected a running mate and is expected to interview potential candidates over the weekend. The official appointment is expected to be finalized by August 7.