Democratic Delegates In U.S. Caribbean Territories Cast 62 Votes For Kamala Harris

News Americas, New York, NY, August 21, 2024: Democratic delegates from the U.S. Caribbean territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands cast 62 votes last night, August 20th, to formally nominate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee for the upcoming Nov. 5 general elections. Harris, the daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants, is making history as she steps forward to lead the party.

Stacey Plaskett (L) leads the U.S. Virgin Islands delegation as they cast their votes during the Ceremonial Roll Call of States on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party’s presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

During Tuesday night’s roll call, delegates from Puerto Rico proudly cast their 55 votes for Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, while referring to the island as “the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the next state of the United States.” The roll call was accompanied by the hit song “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee.

Members of the Puerto Rico delegation cast their votes during the Ceremonial Roll Call of States on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

The Virgin Islands’ delegation, accompanied by the song “VI to the Bone” by Mic Love, cast their seven votes for Harris, further solidifying her path to the nomination.

The event followed the traditional roll call format, with states and territories going in alphabetical order to pledge their delegates. However, this year featured special slots for President Joe Biden’s home state of Delaware, Walz’s Minnesota delegation, and Harris’ California delegation, making the night even more significant.

Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party’s presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22.

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