Jaime Harrison formally elected as DNC party chairman
By Meg Kinnard and Bill Barrow
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President Joe Biden spoke during the Celebrating America, 90-minute special following his inauguration.
WASHINGTON - The Democratic National Committee elected Jaime Harrison of South Carolina as chair on Thursday, signifying an early alignment between newly inaugurated President Joe Biden and state party leaders around the country.
The party’s post-inauguration meeting, with election of a full slate of new officers, took place virtually, reflecting continued concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Vice chairs on the roster include Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela Jr. of Texas.
Democrats set to formalize Jaime Harrison as national chair
The party’s post-inauguration meeting, with election of a full slate of new officers, will take place virtually
The Democratic National Committee is set to formally elect
Jaime Harrison of South Carolina as chairman on Thursday, signifying an early alignment between newly inaugurated President
Joe Biden and state party leaders around the country.
The party’s post-inauguration meeting, with election of a full slate of new officers, will take place virtually, reflecting continued concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Vice chairs on the roster include Atlanta Mayor
Keisha Lance Bottoms, Michigan Gov.
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