WASHINGTON (AP) - 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. Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and U.S.
Rep. Filemon Vela Jr. of Texas.Harrison — a former chairman of South Carolina's Democrats who proved his mettle as a fundraising powerhouse in his 2020 challenge to U.S.