The Democratic National Committee voted Wednesday to establish the process for selecting its nominee for the 2024 presidential race.
To be eligible for the nomination, candidates must declare their intent to run between Thursday, July 25 and Saturday, July 27 at 6p.m. ET.
Candidates who have declared their intent must gather signatures from at least 300 DNC delegates nationwide, with no more than 50 from a single state. The deadline for collecting signatures is July 30.
If multiple candidates qualify, there will be a five-day period for them to address the public about their campaigns, followed by a virtual vote on August 7 to legally nominate the candidate. If only one candidate qualifies, the virtual vote will take place on August 1.
A candidate must secure a simple majority of delegates to win the DNC’s nomination.
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Although a floor vote will still occur at the in-person convention on August 19-22, the binding virtual vote will determine the nominee, rendering the convention vote ceremonial.
With President Joe Biden not seeking reelection in 2024, the delegates originally pledged to him can now vote for a different candidate.
Vice President Kamala Harris, endorsed by President Biden, has received delegate pledges from several states. She must still gather signatures and declare her eligibility before the virtual vote.
Candidates must choose a vice presidential running mate by the August 7 virtual voting deadline, as per the DNC’s requirements.
