DNC says Harris has a delegate majority. This is how its virtual roll call process works

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates to become the Democratic presidential nominee, according to Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison, but it’s not time for the balloon drop just yet. Nearly 4,700 delegates are using an electronic voting method the party says is similar to one used to tally virtual roll call votes in the 2020 convention, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the party to conduct much of its official business remotely. DNC officials first indicated in May that they would conduct a virtual roll call to clear a potential hurdle in getting the Democratic nominee on the ballot in Ohio. Citing concerns that Ohio Republicans could still try to block their candidate from getting on the ballot, DNC officials decided to move forward with their virtual roll call as originally planned. Party officials say they will hold a ceremonial roll call vote during the convention, mimicking the ritual of state delegations announcing their votes from the convention floor with much fanfare.