Democratic convention confirms Harris as presidential nominee in 'celebratory' roll call

Delegates at the Democratic convention on Tuesday ceremonially confirmed Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the party's presidential and vice presidential nominees. 

Harris was formally confirmed as the party's official nominee earlier this month, during a virtual roll call, but the process did not have much fanfare because it was done remotely. Harris received 4,563 votes in the official roll call, and 52 delegates voted “present.”

Tuesday's confirmation has been designated a "celebratory roll call," according to the Associated Press, because it gives delegates a chance to "celebrate" Harris as the first woman of color to become a major party's presidential nominee.

The roll call was mostly alphabetical, but began with Delaware as a tribute to President Joe Biden. It also concluded with Minnesota, as a nod to Walz, and California, as a nod to Harris.

Walz was also confirmed as the party's choice for vice president during the roll call, officials told the AP, a departure from the traditional method. Vice presidential candidates are usually approved by acclamation instead of through a vote. Ohio Sen. JD Vance was approved as former President Donald Trump's running mate in a vote of acclamation at the Republican convention last month.

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.