The Democratic Party is preparing to define its presidential candidacy through a virtual vote.

The Democratic Party is preparing to select its candidate for the November presidential elections in a virtual vote that will take place before August 7, as reported by Jaime Harrison, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, in a recent press conference. This announcement comes after the withdrawal from the presidential race of the current president, Joe Biden, who has expressed that stepping down from his candidacy was "the right thing to do" and has urged his followers to support the current Vice President, Kamala Harris. The nomination process, which could extend between August 1 and 7, has been described by Minyon Moore, president of the party's convention, as "quick, transparent, and fair." Harris, who announced her candidacy following Biden's decision, has received the endorsement of key figures in the party, including Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House, and all Democratic governors in the country. Although Harris is considered the favorite for the nomination, there is still the possibility of other candidates running if they can collect the signatures of at least 300 delegates, with a limit of 50 signatures from a single state. If only one candidate, likely Harris, reaches the threshold of 300 signatures, the virtual vote could take place on August 1, according to party officials. In the case of multiple candidates, the vote would be held on subsequent days but would conclude before August 7. Furthermore, it has been mentioned that the vice presidential candidate could also be designated by August 7, marking a significant milestone in defining the Democratic Party's presidential ticket for the general elections. If the nomination is finalized in early August, the Democratic convention scheduled for August 19 in Chicago would mainly be a ceremonial event, as the presidential candidate and running mate would have already been selected. In this context, the Democratic Party is at a crucial moment of decision-making, where unity and support for the chosen candidacy will be essential to confront the current president, Donald Trump, in the November elections. The speed at which the nomination process will take place reflects the need to consolidate a strong and unified leadership that can mobilize the Democratic electorate and present a compelling alternative in the electoral contest.