Here are the top 5 Democrats who could lead the party after Kamala's fall

Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to President-elect Donald Trump places the Democratic Party in an awkward position of having no clear leader in the months to come.

Once President Biden and Harris leave office in January, Democrats will be without a figurehead, proving an opportunity for some of the party's top personalities to fill the void.

Here are the most likely candidates:

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could also position himself as a Democratic leader. Spurned by Harris as a VP pick, he is now free from the political fallout from her loss that has also disqualified Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Shapiro enjoys an over-60% approval rating in Pennsylvania, arguably the most important state for winning the presidency.

While "Mayor Pete" has played a relatively quiet role under the Biden administration as transportation secretary, the Biden-Harris departure could give him an opportunity to resume his meteoric rise within the Democratic Party.

Buttigieg secured a position in the party's top tier with his performance in the 2019 Democratic primary, but it remains unclear what role he will play after the Biden administration comes to a close.