Who Has Endorsed Kamala Harris for President So Far?

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Soon after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 election, he endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, to replace him on the Democratic ticket.

"My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President," he wrote. "And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this."

Later in the day, Vice President Harris reacted to the endorsement, writing in a statement, "I am honored to have the President's endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination. Over the past year, I have traveled across the country, talking with Americans about the clear choice in this momentous election. And that is what I will continue to do in the days and weeks ahead. I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda."

Here's who else has endorsed Harris for president:

Celebrities

So far, here's celebrities who have publicly shared their support for Harris (and what they said):

• Viola Davis reposted Harris's Instagram, writing, "I'm with her!"

• Sheryl Lee Ralph posted a photo with Harris, captioning it, "When she wins, we win!"

• Kerry Washington shared a selfie with Harris, writing, "I believe in her and I believe in us. Let’s gooooooooooooo!"

• George Clooney, who called for Biden to step out of the race, said in a statement, "We’re all so excited to do whatever we can to support Vice President Harris in her historic quest."

• Cardi B, in all caps, posted "I told y'all Kamala was supposed to be the 2024 candidate"

• John Legend wrote Harris is "ready for this fight and I'm excited to help her in any way I can."

• Jamie Lee Curtis has posted numerous times so far, calling Harris "trusted" and "tested." Curtis added, "she is a fierce advocate for women's rights and people of color and her message is one of HOPE and UNITY for America at her time of great national divide."

• Demi Lovato wrote "Let's do this!!" on her Instagram story with a link to donate to the Harris campaign

• Jon Cryer wrote he "donated the max" to Harris's campaign.

• Spike Lee: Harris "comes to the rescue" (he added lots of excited emojis on Instagram)

• Shonda Rhimes: "I stood behind her in 2016 when she ran for Senate, I was behind her when she ran as @vp and I continue to stand behind her today."

• Ellen Pompeo commented "Let’s gooooo!!!" on Rhimes's Instagram

• Charli XCX wrote "kamala IS brat," which is an endorsement (and a nod to all the Harris memes).

• Yvette Nicole Brown shared her support for Harris as a fellow Alpha Kappa Alpha, writing, "I’m sure it goes without saying but I FULLY stand with (and next to ) my Soror, the fabulous @KamalaHarris! She has my FULL endorsement for President of the United States!"

While Beyoncé hasn't officially endorsed Harris, CNN reported that Beyoncé’s team quickly approved Harris's use of her song "Freedom" during her campaign.

Democratic leaders

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton quickly endorsed Harris. "Now is the time to support Kamala Harris and fight with everything we've got to elect her," the Clintons wrote in a statement. "America's future depends on it."

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama endorsed Harris, and the campaign released a video of the moment the Obamas called her:

"I’m so proud of my girl, Kamala," Michelle wrote. "Barack and I are so excited to endorse her as the Democratic nominee because of her positivity, sense of humor, and ability to bring light and hope to people all across the country."

Other Democratic leaders have endorsed Harris, including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (who wrote "my enthusiastic support for Kamala Harris for President is official, personal and political") and influential South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn. Martin Luther King III, the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and former president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, also endorsed Harris. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have also endorsed Harris.

Members of Congress

As of this writing, all but two Democratic senators have endorsed Harris (Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, and Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, who is resigning next month). A majority of Democratic representatives have endorsed Harris. (See the full list here.) Those include Senators Elizabeth Warren, Mark Kelly, and Sherrod Brown, Rep. Katherine Clark, the House minority whip, and Pete Aguilar, chair of the House Democratic Caucus.

Governors

All 23 current Democratic governors—some of whom are in the running to join Harris on the ticket—have endorsed her. They include:

• Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear

• North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper

• Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

• Maryland Gov. Wes Moore

• Colorado Gov. Jared Polis

• California Gov. Gavin Newsom

• Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro

• Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker

• New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

Prominent donors and groups

Key groups including Human Rights Campaign, AAPI Victory Fund, The Collective PAC, Latino Victory Fund, Voto Latino, Priorities USA, and Emily’s List have all endorsed Harris, per the Wall Street Journal.

Melinda French Gates posted a lengthy endorsement on social media, writing in part, "I am supporting Vice President Kamala Harris because she is that leader. She has an inspiring vision for America—and she has the experience to make it a reality. The issues she prioritizes are the ones that matter to voters. She has been crisscrossing the country to make the case for reproductive rights while courts and state legislatures are trying to take them away. She spearheaded legislation to eliminate racial disparities in maternal health care. She is leading on policies to make paid leave, child care, and elder care more affordable for families."

We'll update this as soon as we learn more about who has endorsed Kamala Harris.

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