His path to being elected the 46th president was a tumultuous one, marked by unprecedented campaign challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic and an opponent who falsely declared an early victory.
After days of counting, the former vice president has accumulated enough Electoral College votes to win the 2020 election. President Trump doubled down on baseless accusations as Biden's lead mounted.
He says President-elect Joe Biden has what it takes to run the country, especially amid multiple crises involving the pandemic, the racial justice system and the economy.
Harris is the first woman, the first Black person and the first Asian American elected vice president of the United States. Her rise marks a statement about a changing nation.