Everything to Know About the Democratic National Convention
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The Democratic National Convention is here, and the entire country is preparing to see the turnout from the Dem nominees: presidential candidate Kamala Harris and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz.
Here is everything you need to know about the multiday event.
When is the Democratic National Convention?
The convention will run from Monday, August 19, through Thursday, August 22. Election Day is just 75 days later, on November 5.
Where is the DNC?
It will be held in Chicago at two separate venues. The United Center, located on the city’s west side, will host evening events, including speeches meant to be livestreamed and watched by the public. Meanwhile, McCormick Place, near Lake Michigan, will host more private, closed-meeting daytime events.
How can I tune in?
The convention will be streamed live on its website, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST. USA Today will also provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC on Monday through Thursday.
Who will be there?
Of course, we’ll get plenty of speeches and appearances from Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz.
President Joe Biden (who stepped away from the race this July) is speaking, as are former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama *and* former first ladies Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton (aka a former presidential candidate). Hillary spoke on August 19, while Michelle is set to speak on August 20, between 7 and 11 p.m. ET.
In an effort to win the youth vote, Harris and Walz have also invited several Gen Z and millennial influencers, or social media personalities, to attend the DNC—and some of them will even take the stage. These lucky few include Deja Foxx, Nabela Noor, Carlos Eduardo Espina, Olivia Julianna, and John Russell.
We’ll also surely hear speeches from other politicians within the party, as well as regular voters who support the Harris-Walz ticket.
What is the purpose of the convention?
At prior DNCs, the party held a roll-call vote to officially choose its nominees, but that will not happen this time. Harris was already confirmed earlier in August through a virtual roll call.
So the point of the convention this year will be for the candidates to pour their hearts out about their policies, appeal to their supporters and voters, and make a case for the Harris-Walz ticket, explaining what their tenure in the White House would entail.
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