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2024 Democratic National Convention
2024 presidential election
Nominees
Harris and Walz
Convention
Date(s)August 19–22, 2024[1]
CityChicago, Illinois
VenueUnited Center[1]
ChairMinyon Moore[2]
Keynote speakerAngela Alsobrooks of Maryland[3]
Notable speakers
List
Candidates
Presidential nomineeKamala Harris of California
Vice presidential nomineeTim Walz of Minnesota
Voting
Total delegates3,949 pledged
746 unpledged[a]
Votes needed for nomination1,975 (from pledged delegates only)
Results (president)
  • Harris (CA): 4,567 (98.87%)
  • Present: 52 (1.13%)
Results (vice president)Walz (MN): Acclamation
Ballots1
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United Center, the convention venue (photographed in 2014)

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is an ongoing presidential nominating convention in which delegates of the United States Democratic Party voted on their party platform and ceremonially reported their vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president and affirmed her choice of Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota for vice president in the 2024 presidential election, accepting his nomination for the Vice President of the United States on August 21, 2024.[5] It is currently being held from August 19 to 22, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.[1] Delegates nominated Harris for president through online and phone voting that lasted from August 1 to 5. Harris is the first South Asian person to be the presidential nominee of a major political party in the United States,[6] and the first Democratic presidential nominee from the Western United States.[7][b]

Earlier, on March 12, incumbent President Joe Biden became the presumptive nominee against "token opposition" during the primaries.[9] Conflicts with ballot deadlines led the Democratic National Committee to vote on June 20 to allow an early online nomination vote. Following his June 27 debate performance and decision on July 21 to withdraw his candidacy, Biden endorsed Harris.[10] With the other most viable presidential prospects endorsing Harris, she secured the support of enough convention delegates to make her the new presumptive nominee the next day,[11][12] and Harris was the only candidate with enough delegate support to be on the ballot. The atypical circumstances were described by The New York Times as starting a campaign "unlike any in modern times".[13]

Site selection

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Early developments

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Amid the downsizing of the 2020 Democratic National Convention held in various parts of the United States, including its main host city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in a virtual format impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was discussion among some notable individuals in Milwaukee about the city pushing to receive the 2024 convention as consolation.[14][15][16] Speculation existed that, due to the circumstances surrounding the downsizing of the 2020 convention, Milwaukee would be a front-runner to host the convention if it pursued it.[17] Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett was open to the city hosting either a Democratic or Republican convention in 2024.[18]

In the summer of 2021, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison sent letters to over twenty cities inviting them to bid to host the convention.[19]

Officials in Columbus, Ohio, had, since at least 2019, discussed trying to seek either the Democratic or Republican convention in 2024.[20]

After being one of approximately twenty cities that Harrison invited to bid, Barrett wrote Harrison a letter indicating the city's interest in hosting the party's 2024 convention.[21][22] Milwaukee was also bidding to host the 2024 Republican National Convention.[23]

Nashville, Tennessee, took action to pursue the Democratic Convention. Nashville also bid to host the Republican National Convention.[23]

Top Democrats from Illinois, including Governor J. B. Pritzker, Senator Tammy Duckworth, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot, laid the groundwork to host the convention in Chicago.[24] Chicago has hosted the most major-party presidential nominating conventions of any city (14 Republican, 11 Democratic). The 1968 Democratic National Convention was mired in violence between anti-war demonstrators and the Chicago Police Department. The most recent convention (1996 Democratic National Convention) saw the renomination of Bill Clinton and Al Gore.[25] On May 3, 2022, Chicago launched a website to promote the city as a potential host for the convention.[26] Facilities in Chicago mentioned as potential primary venues include the United Center, Wintrust Arena, and Navy Pier.[27]

In May 2022, Atlanta and New York City also announced bids for the convention.[28][29] New York City had not previously been expected to bid.[30]

Official bid process

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Exterior of the United Center during the 2017 NHL Draft
Interior of the United Center, set up for a 2016 Chicago Bulls game

Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and New York City submitted bids by the May 28, 2022, deadline.[30] In January 2023, Democratic National Committee officials confirmed that the finalist cities would be Atlanta, Chicago, and New York City, with Houston no longer being considered.[31]

Early into Chicago's bid, in addition to proposing United Center as the primary venue and McCormick Place as a possible venue for secondary convention business, Museum Campus, Navy Pier, and Wintrust Arena were also additionally floated as facilities that could additionally be used for secondary convention business.[30][32][33] The Chicago bid was chiefly championed by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Bid supporters touted the city's large airports, cultural attractions, and the central location of the convention venues and the hotels where delegates and other visitors would stay. They argued that Chicago's location in the Midwest would be wise given the high importance for the Democrats of the nearby "Blue Wall" states of Wisconsin and Michigan.[34] Democratic Party leaders in other Midwestern states threw their support behind Chicago's bid.[35] They also touted that the city's hotels generally employ union laborers.[34] Governor Pritzker, a billionaire who had contributed large sums to the organization fundraising for Chicago's effort, made a pledge to the Democratic Party that the party itself would not incur any financial losses from the organization of the convention.[34][36] The remaining mayoral candidates in the 2023 Chicago mayoral election runoff, Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas, vowed to support the city's effort to host the convention.[37] The victory of the progressive Johnson over the more conservative Vallas in the city's runoff election was speculated to have helped Chicago's prospects.[38]

Supporters of Atlanta's bid argued that a convention in their city could aid the Democrats in making political inroads in the South,[39] touting the city's history in civil rights activism and its state's recent ascendence in 2020 to become a key swing state in presidential and U.S. Senate elections. These points were countered by New York and Chicago backers, who criticized the city's lack of unionized hotels and the state's "Right to Work" law as discordant with the party's alliance with organized laborers.[34]

On April 11, 2023, it was announced that Chicago had been selected as the convention's location, with the United Center to serve as the primary venue and McCormick Place to be a secondary facility used for various early-day convention activities.[34] Chicago and the previously selected Republican National Convention host city, Milwaukee, are approximately 90 miles apart on the coast of Lake Michigan. Not since 1972, when both conventions last shared a host city, have the major party convention sites been so closely located.[40] Illinois is regarded to be a solidly Democratic state.[41] No party has opted to hold their convention in a non-swing state since the 2004 election, though Chicago is within a few hours' drive of the swing states of Wisconsin and Michigan.[42]

Bidding cities
City State Status Proposed venue(s) Previous major party conventions hosted by city
 Chicago  Illinois Winner United Center (primary venue)
McCormick Place (secondary venue)[34] 		Democratic: 1864, 1884, 1892, 1896, 1932, 1940, 1944, 1952, 1956, 1968, 1996
Republican: 1860, 1868, 1880, 1884, 1888, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1916, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1952, 1960
Progressive: 1912, 1916
 Atlanta  Georgia Finalist State Farm Arena (primary venue)[43][34]
Georgia World Congress Center (secondary venue)[34]		 Democratic: 1988
 New York City  New York Finalist Madison Square Garden (main venue)
Javits Center (secondary venue)[30][34] 		Democratic: 1868, 1924, 1976, 1980, 1992
Republican: 2004
 Houston  Texas Non-finalist Democratic: 1928
Republican: 1992

Logistics

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A portion of Chicago's McCormick Place convention center, to be utilized for secondary convention business

The convention is being held August 19–22, 2024. The United Center, previously the location of the 1996 Democratic National Convention, is the convention's primary location. McCormick Place is hosting secondary business of the convention. The convention is anticipated to be attended by between 5,000 and 7,000 delegates and alternate delegates. Approximately thirty hotels in the city are providing lodging to convention delegates. The convention is expected to bring an overall 50,000 visitors to Chicago.[34]

There are three funding sources for the convention. The bid committee pledged that the host committee would raise $84.697 million. Through 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee Inc., money will be raised in accordance with the Federal Election Commission's regulations. Additionally, $50 million will be received in federal funds for security costs, as has been the case for all major party conventions since 2004. An effort is underway to urge Congress to increase this to $75 million. The Democratic National Committee also requested the bidding cities agree to open a $30 million line of credit, which Chicago agreed to do.[44]

Convention leadership

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On August 8, 2023, convention leadership was announced. Minyon Moore was named the chair of the convention.[45] Alex Hornbrook was named executive director, and Louisa Terrell was named a senior advisor. In his role as senior advisor to the Biden Victory Fund, Roger Lau was assigned an expanded role to provide advice to the convention leadership.[46]

Security

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$50 million in federal funding will be provided for security spending.[44] As a major party presidential nominating convention, the 2024 Democratic National Convention has been designated a National Special Security Event. It will be the second such event held in Chicago to receive this designation, with the first having been the 2012 NATO Summit. By June 2023, the United States Secret Service had begun collaborating on preparations for the convention with the Chicago Police Department and other police departments that will be involved in convention security.[47]

Protests and demonstrations related to the U.S. government's support for Israel in their ongoing invasion of Gaza are expected to emerge while the convention is being held. In preparation for the event, party leaders demonstrated confidence in Chicago Police and federal officials to manage protestors, using such methods as drawing set parameters for demonstrations to take place, as well as initiating mass arrests in cases of these regulations being violated. As of April 2024, organizers expect as many as 30,000 protestors in Chicago during the convention.[48] Commentators have drawn comparisons between the upcoming convention and the 1968 convention, also held in Chicago, in which protests opposed to the Vietnam War turned violent when the city utilized extreme levels of police brutality to suppress the protestors.[49][50]

In May 2024, Politico reported that party leaders were considering limiting in-person gatherings at United Center to primetime sessions only to reduce the possibility of disruption, which would include holding official business to McCormick Place (and the possibility of the formal certification taking place before the convention due to conflicts with deadline requirements in Ohio), and retaining elements of 2020's convention (including a focus on prerecorded segments such as the virtual roll call).[51]

In light of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump on July 13, the Secret Service will secure the United Center and the immediate area surrounding it, and the Chicago Police Department will secure everything outside the inner perimeter, with both agencies securing rooftops of all buildings that may have a line of sight to the United Center.[52]

On August 12, the first round of parking restrictions took effect for the DNC in Chicago.[53] Some residents such as people at a senior living apartment complex near major Democratic National Convention sites in Chicago are confused and frustrated with new no-parking zone restrictions outside the Chicago DNC perimeter.[54] They say no-parking signs have started appearing on their streets, even though they are outside the convention's car-free zones. These residents found it an unwelcome surprise to lose their street parking, which they claim is now interfering with their day-to-day lives.[55]

Organizations such as Samidoun,[56] Code Pink,[57] the ANSWER Coalition[58] and several others[59][60] plan to demonstrate and generate publicity.

Adoption of early virtual nomination vote

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By tradition,[61] because the Democratic Party held the White House, its convention was scheduled for after the 2024 Republican National Convention, starting on August 19. In April, Ohio officials warned the Biden campaign that they would not delay Ohio's August 7, deadline to get on the ballot, as Ohio had done in 2012 and 2020. On May 28, the Democratic National Committee proposed an early online nomination vote, but its Rules and Bylaws Committee needed to vote on amending the call to the convention, and the full Democratic National Committee needed to vote on adopting the amendment.[62] On June 2, Ohio passed a law delaying its deadline, but because the law was set to take effect at the end of August, the DNC said it would continue with a virtual roll call vote in order to avoid litigation from Republicans.[63][64] On June 4, the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to amend the call to let the Democratic National Convention Committee to advance the convention's dates and to allow the convention's committees to adopt the permanent rules and permanent list of delegates early for the virtual nomination vote.[63][65] On June 20, the full Democratic National Committee voted 360 to 2 to approve the amendment for an official online nomination vote before Ohio's deadline.[66]

After Biden's performance at the June presidential debate caused concern among Democrats, some House Democrats circulated a letter on July 16 proposing that the "virtual roll call" vote be cancelled,[67] fearing it would occur the next week.[64] On July 17, the DNC decided that the virtual roll call vote should be no earlier than August 1 after concerns from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.[68] On July 19, the Democratic National Convention's Rules Committee met to deliberate on the virtual nomination vote but went into recess without adopting any rules.[69] After Biden withdrew from the nomination on July 21 and gave Harris his endorsement, Harris said she did not want a virtual roll call and preferred a process that follows regular order.[70] On July 22, the DNC laid out a draft plan[71] affirming a virtual nomination vote in the first week of August.[72] On July 24, the Democratic National Convention's Rules Committee passed the draft rules for the early virtual nomination vote by a vote of 157 to 3.[73]

The abbreviated campaign

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On July 21, presumptive nominee President Joe Biden announced that he would not seek reelection. That same day, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.[74] Biden dropping out freed the DNC delegates bound to him from their pledge to vote for his nomination.[75] A couple of hours after Biden's announcement, Harris announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination.[76] The Biden campaign officially changed its name to Harris for President and officially registered Harris as its presidential candidate.[77][78] Key progressive voices swiftly rallied behind Harris, with Reps. Cori Bush,[79] Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Ayanna Pressley,[80] and Indivisible endorsing her.[81]

The next day, Harris secured tentative support from well beyond the majority of convention delegates needed to win the upcoming vote and become the party's nominee for president.[82] By July 23, leaders of the party, such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi,[83] House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer[84] coalesced around Harris's candidacy, including those mentioned as the other most viable prospects such as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer[85] and California Governor Gavin Newsom.[86]

Marianne Williamson initially called for an open convention,[87] but eventually declined to file for nomination before the deadline.[88] On the day of Biden's withdrawal, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, who left the Democratic Party in May 2024, was reported to be considering a presidential run against Harris at the convention,[89] though by the following day, he had ruled it out.[90] Also, on the day that Biden withdrew from the race, U.S. Congressman Dean Phillips proposed a straw poll of delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention to determine the party's top four presidential contenders, who would then take part in four town halls outlining their platforms.[91] After the town halls, Phillips proposed the delegates would vote to choose the nominee.[92][93] On July 24, Jason Palmer released his delegates and encouraged them to vote for Harris at the convention.[94]

Candidates were to be formally nominated beginning July 25[95] and ending at 6pm EDT on July 27.[96] Candidates needed to accrue the support of at least 300 delegates each, with no more than 50 from any one state delegation, by 6pm EDT on July 30.[4] Delegates could vote for any candidate, but votes for candidates who are not Democrats would be counted as "present".[97] Formal requests to nominate Harris and several others (including Ralph Hoffman, Gibran Nicholas, and Robby Wells)[98] were made before the July 27 deadline, but only Harris passed the threshold of at least 300 delegates,[99] gaining the support of 3,923 delegates.[4] There was also an option to abstain from voting for the Democratic National Committee's presidential nominee, chosen by the Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola[100] and Montana Senator Jon Tester.[101]

The virtual nomination took place from August 1[4] to August 5.[102] The delegates voted online, through a secure email system, or over the phone.[98] On August 4, twenty-nine Uncommitted delegates from eight states took part in a virtual roll call where they voted for Palestinian victims over Harris.[103] On August 2, Harris earned a majority of delegate votes[104] and became the official presidential nominee when voting closed on August 5.[102]

Delegate support by candidate

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The "Pledged delegates by candidate" column below reflects the delegate count after the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries, while the "Final virtual roll call results" column reflects the totals following the virtual roll call that nominated Kamala Harris. Superdelegates were allowed to vote during the signature collection and the virtual roll call.[4]

Pledged delegates by candidate Final virtual roll call results
Candidate Pledged delegates[105][106] Final results[107][108]
Kamala Harris 		0 4,567
Uncommitted
/Present 		37 52[c]
Joe Biden (withdrawn) 		3,905 0[d]
Dean Phillips (withdrawn) 		4 0[e]
Jason Palmer (withdrawn) 		3 0[f]
Total pledged delegate votes 3,949 4,619


Vice presidential nomination

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Main article: 2024 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate selection

Some speculated candidates included Governors Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, and Tim Walz of Minnesota, Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg of Michigan.[g][116] Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan declined consideration for the nomination, while Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina withdrew his name from consideration during vetting.[117][118]

Harris chose Walz as her running mate on August 6[119] and the ticket was certified as nominated on the same night.[120]

Platform drafting process

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On July 9, the convention's Platform Committee held a hearing in which there was a call for an end to U.S. military aid to the government of Israel.[121] On July 11, the committee held a meeting to draft the party platform. The draft did not include a call to end military aid to Israel, instead calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. It also called for raising a billionaire income tax, lowering childcare costs for low-income families, investing in clean energy, codifying Roe v. Wade in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn it, advancing voting rights, banning assault weapons, and expanding Social Security and Medicare. Although it removed mentions of "Black lives matter", it included police reform and the studying of reparations. It removed a mention of Medicare for All but called for ending medical debt. It does not call for declaring a national climate emergency.[122] On July 16, the Platform Committee submitted the draft platform for the approval of the full convention.[123]

Schedule

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There are two official venues for the convention:

The McCormick Place convention center (with lighter security) will host dozens of exhibitions, meetings and receptions, mostly during the daytime, and the United Center (with heavy security) will host the official business sessions and the main speakers.

Additionally, on August 20—prior to the start time of the convention's primetime speeches—Harris and Walz appeared and spoke at a related campaign rally inside of the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Fiserv Forum is approximately 80 miles (130 km) from the United Center, and had weeks earlier been the main venue of the Republican National Convention.[124]

Similarly to the Democratic Party's 2020 convention, each evening's program will feature a celebrity host.[125]

Below are the speakers and events at the United Center:[126]

First night (Monday, August 19: For the People)

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The first night was emceed by actor and director Tony Goldwyn and included musical performances by Mickey Guyton and Jason Isbell.[125] It included tributes to president Joe Biden, who delivered Monday's closing address.[127] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton,[128] and first lady Jill Biden and daughter Ashley spoke.[129] Harris made a brief surprise appearance on-stage to pay tribute to Biden and welcome the attendees.[130] The party platform, drafted by delegates in the Platform Committee, was adopted by the full body of delegates by voice vote.[131]

Main programming began at 5:30 PM Central. Listed below are select speakers in order of appearance.[132]

Call to order
Minyon Moore Permanent Chair of the Democratic National Convention
Jaime Harrison Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2021–present)
Remarks
Brandon Johnson Mayor of Chicago (2023–present)
Jaime Harrison Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2021–present)
Peggy Flanagan Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota (2019–present)
Maxine Waters U.S. Representative from CA-43 (1991–present)
Derrick Johnson President and CEO of the NAACP
Melanie L. Campbell President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
Video montage for Jesse Jackson and Shirley Chisholm's primary candidacies; standing ovation for Jesse Jackson
Credentials committee
Marcia Fudge Co-Chair of the Democratic National Committee Credentials Committee
18th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2021–2024)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th district (2008–2021)
James Roosevelt Co-Chair of the Democratic National Committee Credentials Committee
Grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rules and bylaws committee
Leah D. Daughtry Co-Chair of the Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee
Platform committee
Mitch Landrieu Co-Chair of the Democratic National Committee Platform Committee
61st Mayor of New Orleans (2010–2018)
51st Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana (2004–2010)
Regina Romero Co-Chair of the Democratic National Committee Platform Committee
42nd Mayor of Tucson (2019–present)
Remarks
Lauren Underwood U.S. Representative from IL-14 (2019–present)
Robert Garcia U.S. Representative from CA-42 (2023–present)
Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya Founders of I AM ALS
Dick Durbin U.S. Senator from Illinois (1997–present)
Senate Majority Whip
Joyce Beatty U.S. Representative from OH-03 (2013–present)
Lee Saunders President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
April Verrett President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Brent Booker General President of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA)
Kenneth W. Cooper International President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Claude Cummings Jr. President of the Communication Workers of America (CWA)
Liz Shuler President of the AFL-CIO
Karen Bass Mayor of Los Angeles (2022–present)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives (2011–2022)
Speaker of the California State Assembly (2008–2010)
Grammy nominee Mickey Guyton performs her song "All American"
Austin Davis Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania (2023–present)
Sara Rodriguez 46th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin (2023–present)
Lina Hidalgo County Judge of Harris County, Texas (2019–present)
Eleni Kounalakis Lieutenant Governor of California (2019–present)
Mallory McMorrow Member of the Michigan Senate (2019–present) and Majority Whip
Laphonza Butler U.S. Senator from California (2023–present)
Six-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell performs his song "Something More Than Free"
Gina Raimondo United States Secretary of Commerce (2021-present)
Former Governor of Rhode Island (2015–2021)
Kathy Hochul Governor of New York (2021–present)
Primetime
Kamala Harris Nominee for president

Vice President of the United States (2021–present)
Surprise appearance

Tony Goldwyn Actor and director
Steve Kerr Head coach of the Golden State Warriors (2014–present) and the 2024 United States men's Olympic basketball team
Shawn Fain President of the United Automobile Workers (2023–present)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez U.S. Representative from NY-14 (2019–present)
Hillary Clinton U.S. Secretary of State (2009–2013)

2016 Democratic nominee for president

Jim Clyburn U.S. Representative from SC-06 (1993–present)
Former House Majority Whip
Jamie Raskin U.S. Representative from MD-08 (2017–present)
Jasmine Crockett U.S. Representative from TX-30 (2023–present)
Andy Beshear Governor of Kentucky (2019–present)
Raphael Warnock U.S. Senator from Georgia (2021–present)
Chris Coons U.S. Senator from Delaware (2010–present)
Jill Biden First Lady of the United States (2021–present)
Ashley Biden Social worker, fashion designer, and daughter of President Joe Biden
Joe Biden 46th President of the United States (2021–present)

Second night (Tuesday, August 20: A Bold Vision for America's Future)

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The second night was emceed by television commentator and political strategist Ana Navarro (a Republican Harris supporter), and included performances by Patti LaBelle and Common.[133][failed verification] Former first lady Michelle Obama and former president Barack Obama, who gave the closing addresses,[134] and second gentleman Doug Emhoff were among those that spoke.[135][failed verification][136][failed verification] Jason Carter, grandson of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, also gave a speech on this night and honored his grandfather. Another presidential grandson, John F. Kennedy’s grandson Jack Schlossberg, spoke as well.[137]

Delegates ceremonially reported voting results for the presidential nomination hosted by Secretary of the DNC, Jason Rae. Led by DJ Cassidy, each state's delegation was accompanied by their choice of background music during the roll call of the states, largely consisting of songs from artists from each respective state.[138][139][140]

Speaker Position/Notability Ref
Call to order
Jaime Harrison Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2021–present)
Mitch Landrieu Co-Chair of the Democratic National Committee Platform Committee
61st Mayor of New Orleans (2010–2018)
51st Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana (2004–2010) 		[141]
Remarks
Jason Carter Former member of the Georgia State Senate (2010–2015)
Grandson of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

Former Democratic nominee in the 2014 Georgia gubernatorial election

[141]
Jack Schlossberg Grandson of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy [141]
Malcolm Kenyatta Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (2019–present) [141]
Stephanie Grisham White House Press Secretary (2019–2020, Republican) [142]
Nabela Noor Content creator [141]
Gary Peters U.S. Senator from Michigan (2015–present) [141]
Primetime
Ana Navarro Political strategist and commentator (Republican)
Host 		[143]
Chuck Schumer Senate Majority Leader (2021–present)
U.S. Senator from New York (1999–present) 		[144]
Bernie Sanders U.S. Senator from Vermont (2007–present, Independent) [145]
J. B. Pritzker Governor of Illinois (2019–present) [146]
Kenneth Chenault Former CEO of American Express (2001–2018) [141]
Michelle Lujan Grisham Governor of New Mexico (2019–present) [144]
Angela Alsobrooks Prince George's County Executive (2018–present)
Democratic nominee in the 2024 United States Senate election in Maryland 		[147]
John Giles Mayor of Mesa, Arizona (2014–present, Republican) [148]
Tammy Duckworth U.S. Senator from Illinois (2017–present) [149]
Doug Emhoff Second Gentleman of the United States (2021–present)
Spouse of the presidential nominee 		[135][136]
Michelle Obama First Lady of the United States (2009–2017) [150][134]
Barack Obama 44th President of the United States (2009–2017) [135][136][134]
Ceremonial roll call results and walk-on song choice
State Song choice[138] Cast votes
Kamala Harris Present Absent
Alabama[A] "Sweet Home Alabama" – Lynyrd Skynyrd 56 0 0
Alaska "Feel It Still" – Portugal. The Man 19 0 0
American Samoa "Edge of Glory" – Lady Gaga 10 0 0
Arizona "Edge of Seventeen" – Stevie Nicks 85 0 0
Arkansas "Don't Stop" – Fleetwood Mac 36 0 0
California[B] "The Next Episode" – Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg
"California Love" – 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre
"Alright" and "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar 		482 0 0
Colorado "September" – Earth, Wind & Fire 86 0 0
Connecticut "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" – Stevie Wonder 73 1 0
Delaware[A] "Higher Love" – Whitney Houston and Kygo 34 0 0
Democrats Abroad "Love Train" – The O'Jays 21 0 0
District of Columbia "Let Me Clear My Throat" – DJ Kool 49 0 0
Florida "I Won't Back Down" – Tom Petty 243 4 0
Georgia "Welcome to Atlanta" — Jermaine Dupri ft. Ludacris
"Turn Down For What" and "Get Low" – Lil Jon (cameo appearance) 		123 0 0
Guam "Espresso" – Sabrina Carpenter 12 0 0
Hawaii "24K Magic" – Bruno Mars 23 6 0
Idaho "Private Idaho" – The B-52s 27 0 0
Illinois "Sirius" – The Alan Parsons Project 176 1 0
Indiana "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" – Michael Jackson 86 0 0
Iowa "Celebration" – Kool & the Gang 45 0 1
Kansas "Carry On Wayward Son" – Kansas 39 0 0
Kentucky "First Class" – Jack Harlow 56 0 0
Louisiana "All I Do Is Win" – DJ Khaled 47 1 0
Maine "Shut Up and Dance" – Walk the Moon 30 0 0
Maryland "Respect" – Aretha Franklin 118 0 0
Massachusetts "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" – Dropkick Murphys 116 0 0
Michigan "Lose Yourself" – Eminem 125 3 0
Minnesota[C] "Kiss" and "1999" – Prince 81 10 0
Mississippi "Twistin' the Night Away" – Sam Cooke 40 0 0
Missouri "Good Luck, Babe!" – Chappell Roan 68 2 0
Montana "American Woman" – Lenny Kravitz 24 0 0
Nebraska "Firework" – Katy Perry 34 0 0
Nevada "Mr. Brightside" – The Killers 48 0 0
New Hampshire "Don't Stop Believin'" – Journey 34 0 0
New Jersey "Born in the U.S.A." – Bruce Springsteen 142 2 0
New Mexico "Confident" – Demi Lovato 45 0 0
New York "Empire State of Mind" – Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys 298 0 0
North Carolina "Raise Up" – Petey Pablo 131 0 0
North Dakota "Girl on Fire" – Alicia Keys 17 0 0
Northern Mariana Islands "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 11 0 0
Ohio "Green Light" – John Legend 142 1 0
Oklahoma "Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)" – Garth Brooks 36 0 0
Oregon "Float On" – Modest Mouse 78 0 0
Pennsylvania "Black and Yellow" – Wiz Khalifa
"Motownphilly" – Boyz II Men 		178 0 0
Puerto Rico "Despacito" – Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee 60 0 0
Rhode Island "Shake It Off" – Taylor Swift 34 1 0
South Carolina "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" – James Brown 65 0 0
South Dakota "What I Like About You" – The Romantics 20 0 0
Tennessee "9 to 5" – Dolly Parton 72 0 0
Texas "Texas Hold 'Em" – Beyonce 263 3 0
Utah "Animal" – Neon Trees 34 0 0
Vermont "Stick Season" – Noah Kahan 24 0 0
Virgin Islands "VI to the Bone" – Mic Love 13 0 0
Virginia "The Way I Are" – Timbaland 119 0 0
Washington "Can't Hold Us" – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton 101 9 0
West Virginia "Take Me Home, Country Roads" – John Denver 24 0 0
Wisconsin "Jump Around" – House of Pain 94 1 0
Wyoming "I Gotta Feeling" – Black Eyed Peas 17 0 0
Totals
4,560 45 1
  1. ^ a b Alabama passed its turn to Delaware so the latter could vote first as Joe Biden's home state.
  2. ^ California passed its turn so it could vote last as Kamala Harris's home state.
  3. ^ Minnesota passed its turn so it could vote second to last as Tim Walz's home state.


Third night (Wednesday, August 21: A Fight for Our Freedoms)

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The third night was emceed by actress Mindy Kaling, featuring performances by Maren Morris, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Sheila E.[125] Vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz delivered his acceptance speech.[151] Pete Buttigieg also spoke.[152]

It was confirmed that Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to speak.[152] The evening was headlined by Walz and Clinton.[153]

Speaker Position/Notability Ref
Mindy Kaling Actress, writer, comedian
Host 		[143]
Cory Booker U.S. Senator from New Jersey (2013–present) [154]
Mini Timmaraju President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All (2021–present) [155]
Alexis McGill Johnson CEO of Planned Parenthood (2019–present) [156]
Cecile Richards Former CEO of Planned Parenthood (2006–2018) [157]
Kelley Robinson President of the Human Rights Campaign (2022–present) [158]
Jessica Mackler President of EMILY's List (2023–present) [159]
María Teresa Kumar President and CEO of Voto Latino [160]
Tom Suozzi U.S. Representative from NY-03 (2017–2023, 2024–present) [161]
Aftab Pureval Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio (2022–present) [162]
Cavalier Johnson Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2021–present) [163]
Lisa Blunt Rochester U.S. Representative from DE-AL (2017–present)
Democratic nominee in the 2024 United States Senate election in Delaware 		[164]
Grace Meng U.S Representative from NY-06 (2013–present) [165]
Jared Polis Governor of Colorado (2019–present) [166]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz U.S. Representative from FL-25 (2005–present) [166]
Suzan DelBene U.S. Representative from WA-01 (2012–present) [166]
Keith Ellison Attorney General of Minnesota (2019–present) [166]
Dana Nessel Attorney General of Michigan (2019–present) [166]
Rachel Goldberg and John Polin Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-Anerican taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, 2023 [167]
Veronica Escobar U.S. Representative from TX-16 (2019–present) [166]
Chris Murphy U.S. Senator from Connecticut (2013–present) [154]
Pete Aguilar Chair of the House Democratic Caucus (2023–present)
U.S. Representative from CA-33 (2015–present) 		[166]
Olivia Troye Trump administration official (Republican) [168]
Geoff Duncan Former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia (2019–2023; Republican) [169]
Bennie Thompson U.S. Representative from MS-02 (1993–present) [170]
Aquilino Gonell Former U.S. Capitol Police officer [166]
Andy Kim U.S. Representative from NJ-03 (2019–present)
Democratic nominee in the 2024 United States Senate election in New Jersey 		[171]
Olivia Julianna Activist [172]
Stevie Wonder Musician [173]
Kenan Thompson Comedian [174]
Hakeem Jeffries House Minority Leader (2023–present)
U.S. Representative from NY-08 (2013–present) 		[154]
Bill Clinton 42nd President of the United States (1993–2001) [153]
Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (2007–2011; 2019–2023)
U.S. Representative from CA-11 (1987–present) 		[175]
Lateefah Simon Member of the San Francisco BART Board of Directors (2016–present)
Democratic nominee in the 2024 United States House of Representatives election in CA-12 		[176]
Tony West Former U.S. Associate Attorney General (2012–2014)
Brother-in-law of the presidential nominee 		[177]
Catherine Cortez Masto U.S. Senator from Nevada (2017–present) [154]
Josh Shapiro Governor of Pennsylvania (2023–present) [178]
Amanda Gorman Poet and activist [179]
Oprah Winfrey Television host (Independent) [180]
Wes Moore Governor of Maryland (2023–present) [147]
Pete Buttigieg U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2021–present)
Former Mayor of South Bend (2012–2020) 		[152]
Amy Klobuchar U.S. Senator from Minnesota (2007–present) [154]
Tim Walz Nominee for vice president

Governor of Minnesota (2019–present)
Acceptance speech

[135]

Fourth night (Thursday, August 22: For Our Future)

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The final night will be emceed by actress Kerry Washington.[125] Presidential nominee Vice President Harris will deliver her acceptance speech.[135]

Speaker Position/Notability Ref
Kerry Washington Actress
Host 		[143]
Tammy Baldwin U.S. Senator from Wisconsin (2013–present) [181]
Bob Casey Jr. U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (2007–present) [182]
Jason Crow U.S. Representative from CO-06 (2019–present) [183]
Shomari Figures Democratic nominee in the 2024 United States House of Representatives election in AL-02 [184]
Maxwell Frost U.S. Representative from FL-10 (2023–present) [185]
Ruben Gallego U.S. Representative from AZ-03 (2015–present)
Democratic nominee in the 2024 United States Senate election in Arizona 		[186]
Deb Haaland U.S. Secretary of the Interior (2021–present)
Former U.S. Representative from NM-01 (2019–2021) 		[185]
Maura Healey Governor of Massachusetts (2023–present) [187]
Gloria Johnson Tennessee state representative from the 90th district (2013–2015, 2019–present)
Democratic nominee in the 2024 United States Senate election in Tennessee 		[188]
Justin Jones Tennessee state representative from the 52nd district (2023–present) [188]
Adam Kinzinger Former U.S. Representative from IL-16 (2013–2023; Republican) [189]
Ted Lieu U.S. Representative from CA-36 (2015–present) [190]
Joe Neguse U.S. Representative from CO-02 (2019–present) [190]
Justin J. Pearson Tennessee state representative from the 86th district (2023–present) [188]
Pat Ryan U.S. Representative from NY-18 (2022–present) [191]
Al Sharpton Civil rights activist and Baptist minister [192]
Elissa Slotkin U.S. Representative from MI-07 (2019–present)
Democratic nominee in the 2024 United States Senate election in Michigan 		[193]
Randi Weingarten President of the American Federation of Teachers (2008–present) [194]
Gretchen Whitmer Governor of Michigan (2019–present) [195]
Roy Cooper Governor of North Carolina (2017–present) [196]
Kamala Harris Nominee for president

Vice President of the United States (2021–present)
Acceptance speech

[135]

Panels

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The secondary venue for the Convention was at the McCormick Place convention center, and here there were a number of panel discussions and rallies.

The first-ever panel on Palestinian rights was hosted by the convention on Monday, August. 19.[197] Speakers included Keith Ellison, Uncommitted co-founder Layla Elabed, former Michigan Congressman Andy Levin, Jim Zogby, Democratic Party organizer Hala Hijazi and pediatric surgeon Tanya Haj-Hassan.[198]

Other panels held were the following:[citation needed]

  • LGBTQ Caucus
  • Native American Caucus
  • Hispanic Caucus
  • AAPI Caucus
  • Black Caucus
  • Women's Caucus
  • Disability Caucus
  • Youth Council
  • Seniors Council
  • Small Business Council
  • Labor Council
  • Poverty Council
  • Ethnic Council
  • Environmental & Climate Crisis Council
  • Rural Council
  • Veterans and Military Families Council
  • Interfaith Council

Protests and demonstrations

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Police and protesters on the first day of the Democratic National Convention

Chicago is home to the nation's largest Palestinian ethnic enclave also known as "Little Palestine,"[199] and Chicago is the largest US city to pass a cease-fire resolution about the Israel-Hamas war.[200] One anonymous protester described the choice to bring the convention there as a "slap in the face."[201]

The first of seven permitted protests took place on Sunday. Hundreds marched along Michigan Avenue to Grant Park.[202]

Monday

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The protests, organized around a coalition of 200 groups called "March On the DNC", represented causes including reproductive freedom, racial justice and opposition to the US role in the Israeli war against Gaza via an arms embargo, rallied in Union Park before proceeding to march.[203] The Poor People's Army rallied in Humboldt Park.[204]

The crowd remained largely peaceful and was observed to be "significantly smaller than predicted".[205] Organizers planned for over 30 thousand people, but it appeared "only a few thousand showed up at Union Park".[206] Organizers claimed a turnout of 15,000 but according to the BBC, the actual turnout appeared to be lower.[207] Reuters estimated the turnout to be "several thousand".[208] A security gate was toppled.[209] Later, some protestors who returned to Union Park began setting up a tent encampment, but were peacefully dispersed by police.[204]

On the convention floor on Monday, during Joe Biden's speech, delegates from Connecticut, Michigan and Florida unfurled a banner that said "STOP ARMING ISRAEL" and were escorted out of the building.[210][211][212] The Council on American–Islamic Relations condemned a member of the crowd for assaulting the delegate protesters with "We Love Joe" signs. At least one of these protesters was Muslim and one was Jewish.[213][214] Thirteen protesters were arrested on the first day.[215]

Joe Biden said the protesters "out on the street have a point" during his speech. Chants included From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will be Free,[207] "End the occupation now!" and The whole world is watching!: a symbolic nod to the anti-Vietnam protests that occurred when the DNC was in Chicago in 1968.[209]

Tuesday

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On the second day of a protest, an additional layer of fencing was replaced overnight.[216] A group called "Behind Enemy Lines" planned a protest at the Israeli Consulate in Chicago. Flyers for the event said "Make it great like '68! Shut down the DNC for Gaza."[217][218] Police blocked the group from marching minutes into the protest and arrested dozens of protesters dressed in black bloc who attempted to break through the line. More arrests occurred at the end of the night. Some protesters claimed they were arrested as they were trying to leave but Police Superintendent Larry Snelling denied that they had used the federally prohibited kettling tactic.[219] An organizer for CODEPINK unfurled a banner on the convention floor that said "Free Free Palestine."[220][221]

Wednesday

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A breakfast for delegates at a nearby hotel was disrupted when unknown individuals put maggots in food.[222] Organizers from CODEPINK disrupted a luncheon for women senators at a nearby restaurant.[223] A pro-Israel protest occurred at Union Park while a thousand pro-Palestinian protesters marched past it.[224]

When the Uncommitted National Movement was informed that the DNC wouldn't allow a Palestinian speaker, Uncommitted delegates staged a sit-in outside the convention.[225] The activists again called for an arms embargo on Israel, and emphasized the suffering of children in Gaza. A Michigan delegate said his strategy was to initially work within the Democratic hierarchy from the inside, and that it was frustrating the Harris campaign had denied their requests.[226] The group was joined inside the security perimeter by healthcare workers, members of the Chicago Teachers Union, and US Representatives Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush, with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supporting the sit-in from social media.[227]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Unpledged delegates were permitted to vote on the first ballot at the convention, as Harris already obtained the verified support of a majority of pledged delegates.[4]
  2. ^ Although Barack Obama was born and raised in Hawaii, he would later reside in Illinois, where his political career would take place.[8]
  3. ^ All votes cast for anyone other than Harris were counted as “present” because Harris was the only candidate to qualify for the official virtual roll call.[109] There was also an option to abstain from voting for the Democratic National Committee’s presidential nominee, chosen by the Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola[100] and Montana Senator Jon Tester.[110]
  4. ^ Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race on July 21, releasing his pledged delegates at the Democratic National Convention. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee, though his delegates were not bound to this endorsement.
  5. ^ In April, Phillips encouraged his delegates to vote for Biden at the convention.[111] In July, Phillips endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris while also pushing for a 'mini primary’ to decide on the Democratic nominee.[112]
  6. ^ On July 24, Palmer released his delegates and encouraged them to vote for Kamala Harris at the convention.[94]
  7. ^ Buttigieg served as the mayor of South Bend, Indiana from 2012 to 2020 and was a resident of the state during his 2020 presidential campaign. He changed his residency to Michigan in 2022 and voted there in that year’s midterm elections.[113][114][115]

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Preceded by
2020
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
and other locations 		Democratic National Conventions Succeeded by
2028
TBD
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