When will Democrats have new presidential candidate on California ballot? Here’s the deadline
With President Joe Biden withdrawing from his re-election bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor, Californians are left to ponder: When will a new Democratic presidential candidate make it onto the state’s ballot?
While Harris has emerged as a frontrunner in the race to become the Democratic Party’s top presidential pick, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said there would be no automatic coronation for Biden’s replacement.
“In the coming days, the party will undertake a transparent and orderly process to move forward,” Harrison said in a statement to the Associated Press.
“This process will be governed by established rules and procedures of the party,” Harrison said. “Our delegates are prepared to take seriously their responsibility in swiftly delivering a candidate to the American people.”
How long does the Democratic Party have to name a new presidential candidate on the California ballot?
Here’s what you need to know about the deadline:
When will Democrats name new presidential candidate?
With some states facing ballot deadlines in August and early voting starting as soon as September, party leaders are likely to push for a nomination decision before the Democratic National Convention begins on Aug. 19.
The Democratic candidate will need the support of a majority of delegates to secure the nomination and challenge Trump.
While most delegates were initially selected by the Biden campaign and pledged to vote for him, these delegates are now free to support any candidate they choose.
How will Democratic Party choose a new nominee?
The Democratic Party could choose a new presidential nominee in early August during a virtual roll call. A majority of delegates would be needed to pick a candidate to face Trump.
Some party members are considering a “mini-primary,” though the specifics are still unclear and it likely won’t involve voter ballots.
This could mean candidates might take part in forums before the convention, or the decision could be postponed until August.
“The party would unify around Harris. She’s the anointed successor,” Darrell West, a political analyst at the nonpartisan Brookings Institution, predicted earlier this month.
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When’s the deadline to get a candidate on California ballot?
The deadline to get a presidential candidate on the California ballot is Aug. 29, according to the California Secretary of State.
