How any delegates does a democrat need to win the nomination?

To secure the Democratic nomination for president, a candidate needs to obtain a majority of the pledged delegates, which is currently set at 1,991 delegates out of a total of 4,749. This majority ensures that the candidate has substantial support among party members during the primaries and caucuses. Additionally, the Democratic National Committee also recognizes superdelegates, but they do not vote on the first ballot unless a candidate has already secured a majority of pledged delegates.