A host of Georgia Democrats are backing Vice President Kamala Harris in her race for her party’s nomination for President, a move that comes after current President Joe Biden announced that he was suspending his re-election campaign and endorsing his No. 2.
The endorsements come from elected officials ranking as high as the U.S. Senate, all the way down to state lawmakers and local Mayors.
Harris has already secured enough support from delegates to secure the Democratic nomination, according to a survey of delegates by The Associated Press. The survey found support from 2,887 delegates, far more than the 1,976 needed to clinch the nomination.
However, the AP is not yet referring to Harris as the presumptive nominee because, even if delegates are saying they support Harris, they still technically can vote for whoever they want with the Democratic National Committee holds its vote ahead of the party’s convention next month.
Harris’ Georgia endorsements include:
— U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff: “Vice President Harris is now absolutely the right candidate to defeat Donald Trump and unite our country. @KamalaHarris is prepared, ready to win, & has my full support.”
— U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock: “I’ve been proud to work alongside him & our very able Vice President, @KamalaHarris. I am proud to endorse her candidacy to be the next President of the United States.”
— U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop: “I believe that he’s a patriotic individual unlike the gentleman on the other side. I think that he’s making decisions that he believes are in the best interest of the American people. I believe at this point in time, she has been in the second chair for the last four years. She’s imminently qualified to be president.”
— U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson: “I thank President Biden for his leadership and service to our nation, and I pledge my support to vice President Harris. Together, we will defeat Donald Trump and his Project 2025 agenda and elect Kamala Harris to finish the job that Biden and Harris started.”
— U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath: “I first met Vice President Harris as a gun safety advocate before I ran for Congress. Then and now, her leadership, vision, and commitment to America amaze me. I unequivocally endorse @KamalaHarris to lead and win our Democratic ticket this November.”
— U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams: “We are grateful to President @JoeBiden for everything he has done and will continue to do for our Country. Remember, defeating Donald Trump was always the goal. Sending @KamalaHarris to the Oval Office is how we get there. Eyes on the prize!”
— Georgia Senate Minority Leader Gloria Butler: “Kamala Harris has been an excellent Vice President, she will be an excellent President, and Democrats across the country will work hard to elect her this November.”
— State Sen. Nabilah Islam: “My son can’t talk yet but I already told him that we are going to have our first half Jamaican, half South Asian President just like him. The Islam Parkes household is proud to support VP Kamala Harris to be our next President. Can’t wait to see her crush Donald Trump.”
— State Sen. Josh McLaurin: “Team Kamala. Let’s go.”
— Democratic members of Georgia’s Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus (Reps. Michelle Au, Saira Draper, Marvin Lim, Farooq Mughal, Sam Park, and Long Tran)
— State Rep. Saira Draper: “Madame President. LFG!”
— State Rep. Phil Olaleye: “Thank you President @joebiden. Not many leaders have the humility to listen and put the country’s interest ahead of their own. We owe you a debt of gratitude for your accomplishments these four years. Let’s go make history & elect @VP Kamala Harris as the next President.”
— State Rep. Shea Roberts: “Herstory in the making. Trump has and will continue to strip women of our freedom! Who better to stop the self-proclaimed dictator, convicted felon and rapist than a woman? Let’s get to work, Y’all!!”
— State Rep. Anne Allen Westbrook: “I thank President Biden for his lifetimes of service and leadership. And I look forward to continuing the work of the Biden-Harris administration under a new administration led by Vice President Kamala Harris.
— Former state Sen. Jason Carter: “I have known @KamalaHarris for almost 15 years. She is ready and our nation is ready. We should all be honored to join President Biden in supporting her as our nominee! I’m in and ready to work!”
— Former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams: “I’ve known Vice President Kamala Harris for a long time. She’s a tenacious fighter, a champion for our rights & defender of our democracy. United, she will lead us as we defeat Donald Trump this November. I am proud to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as our Democratic nominee. Let’s go!”
— Mayor Van Johnson: “President @JoeBiden has led a transformative administration that has significantly benefited millions of Americans. He has served well. I eagerly anticipate supporting Vice President @KamalaHarris and our new Vice Presidential candidate next month in Chicago. Let’s WIN!”
— Mayor Andre Dickens: “Let’s go!”
— Chatham County Commissioner Aaron Whitely: “Vice President Harris has been a steadfast partner and an exemplary leader. Her dedication to the American people, her experience, and his vision for the future make her the ideal candidate to build on the progress we’ve achieved. As we move forward, we must unite as a party and as a nation to support her candidacy and continue the work of creating a brighter, more equitable future for all Americans.”
