Which key Democratic figures have endorsed Kamala Harris?

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Key Democratic figures who endorsed Kamala Harris
Many prominent Democrats have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee after President Joe Biden stepped down. Endorsements cited include Biden himself, the Congressional Black Caucus, multiple governors, lawmakers, and major Democratic donors and super PACs, alongside former Presidents Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Endorsements from top party and donor-aligned groups
President Joe Biden endorsed Harris, saying he offered his full support for her to be the party’s nominee. The Congressional Black Caucus also endorsed Harris, and super PACs Priorities USA and Unite the Country backed her as well. Dmitri Mehlhorn, an adviser to LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and described as a major Democratic donor, endorsed Harris too.
Governors who publicly backed Harris
Several governors endorsed Harris during the same period, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. These endorsements came as the Democratic support behind Harris consolidated after Biden’s departure from the race.
Senators and House figures backing Harris
US Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona endorsed Harris, as did US Senator Patty Murray of Washington state. In the House, US Representative James Clyburn of South Carolina endorsed Harris, and US Representative Pramila Jayapal of Massachusetts also backed her.
Party-wide support signals and notable endorsements
All 50 Democratic party state chairs will support Harris as the party’s new presidential nominee, with Reuters reporting this through multiple sources. Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton endorsed Harris in a statement, while other major party figures such as Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama were reported as staying quiet. A group previously known as Haley Voters for Biden changed its name to Haley Voters for Harris on Sunday.

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