20 Minutes ago in California, Kamala Harris was confirmed as…See more

as Harris becomes the first woman of color to lead a major party’s presidential ticket.

Delegates erupted in applause as the results were declared, solidifying her position as the Democratic standard-bearer heading into the November election.

Harris’s nomination comes after a whirlwind period of political maneuvering following President Joe Biden’s decision to step aside and endorse his vice president.