WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN – JULY 23: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at West Allis Central High School on July 23, 2024 in West Allis, Wisconsin. Harris made her first campaign appearance as the party’s presidential candidate, with an endorsement from President Biden. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
The Massachusetts Democratic State Committee has voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race.
This comes as many Democrats are mobilizing around Harris, following President Joe Biden's decision to drop his reelection bid.
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"The message is clear: there is resounding support for Vice President Harris from Democrats here in Massachusetts and around the country," Steve Kerrigan, chair of the Mass. Democratic Party, wrote in a media statement. "Our party is united, energized, and ready to defeat Donald Trump and J.D. Vance this November."
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Earlier this week the state's party delegates also voted to endorse Harris as the presidential nominee. Leaders are calling on Democrats to embrace Harris's campaign and stand united in their support.
Mass. Gov. Maura Healey, and U.S. Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren have also endorsed Harris.
