Concerned Democrats have floated a lot of possible candidates (other than Harris) to replace Biden over the past few weeks. Many of these names are also people Harris might consider as VP picks, should she seem likely to win the nomination. Here’s what the biggest names have said since Biden dropped out:
Joe Manchin
The final-term West Virginia senator was reportedly considering running for the nomination, but then on Monday — after Harris had amassed an enormous amount of support — said he would not.
Marianne Williamson
The 2024 primary long shot says she plans to collect signatures from delegates in an attempt to vie for the nomination. So far, she is the only other declared candidate.
Josh Shapiro
The Pennsylvania governor has both praised Biden and announced that he’s backing Harris:
Gretchen Whitmer
The Michigan governor released a statement praising Biden on Sunday and officially endorsed Harris on Monday:
Gavin Newsom
The California governor has been a staunch supporter of Biden since the debate and has repeatedly said he wouldn’t run in 2024. On Sunday, he released a statement praising Biden and another backing Harris:
Wes Moore
The Maryland governor endorsed Harris on Monday morning:
Roy Cooper
The North Carolina governor has released a statement praising Biden and another endorsing (his longtime friend) Harris:
Andy Beshear
The Kentucky governor put out a statement praising Biden on Sunday, then endorsed Harris on Monday:
J.B. Pritzker
The Illinois governor released a statement praising Biden on Sunday, then endorsed Harris on Monday morning:
Pete Buttigieg
The Transportation secretary praised Biden as one of “the best and most consequential presidents in American history” and also announced his support for Harris:
Mark Kelly
The Arizona senator has released statements both praising Biden and backing Harris:
