Kamala Harris Wins Democrats' US Senate Endorsement
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - California Democrats have overwhelmingly endorsed Attorney General Kamala Harris for U.S. Senate.
Harris and Rep. Loretta Sanchez of Orange County were vying for their party's seal of approval to replace Sen. Barbara Boxer, who is retiring.
The attorney general waged an aggressive campaign at the state party convention and won 78 percent of delegates' votes on Saturday night, easily surpassing the 60 percent endorsement threshold.
Sanchez had just 19 percent of votes. The remainder of delegates voted not to endorse anyone.
The endorsement of Democrats at the party's annual convention could bring significant financial backing in addition to credibility.
