Alabama’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention have voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president.

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, chair of the Alabama delegation, announced unanimous endorsement Monday night. Harris would face former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, in the Nov. 5 general election.

“Alabama’s delegates are all in for Kamala Harris!” Sewell said in a press release. “We are immensely grateful to President Biden for his transformative leadership and we look forward to continuing his legacy of accomplishment under Vice President Kamala Harris.

“Kamala Harris is exceptionally qualified, battle-tested, and ready to prosecute the case against Donald Trump, and win. In the spirit of unity and progress, we look forward to an energizing convention where we will cast our votes to make Kamala Harris our Democratic nominee and the next President of the United States.”

Alabama has 52 delegates, plus four alternates, to the Democratic National Convention which will be held Aug. 19 to 22 in Chicago.

The Associated Press reported Monday that Harris had pledges for about two-thirds of the delegates she will need to officially claim the nomination – more than 1,300 of the benchmark 1,976 needed.

Earlier on Monday, state Democratic Party Chair Randy Kelley said the Alabama party backed Harris, joining with the Association of State Democratic Chairs.

The groundswell of support follows President Joe Biden’s announcement on Sunday that he was withdrawing from the race and endorsing Harris.