Activists are expected to converge on Chicago to call attention to abortion rights, economic injustice and the war in Gaza.
Gov. Wes Moore will address the Democratic National Convention this week about the importance of public service, a theme he has sought to make a signature of his administration. Moore, a top campaign surrogate for President Joe Biden — who will address the convention during its opening night Monday — had been expected to be part of the convention program.
While they have millions of followers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, this week they will share the podium with the top tier of Democratic politics.
Where the convention is held, who is expected to speak, how to watch, and other questions about the Democratic National Convention.
El Paso's U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar is among the DNC's four nightly co-chairs at the Democratic convention in Chicago.
Democrats are kicking off their convention in Chicago this week to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to top their ticket.
The convention, held in Chicago, will feature a host of speakers for the four-day event, ranging from current White House, congressional and state leaders to past presidents.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will continue their “Road to Chicago” bus tour, making stops today in western Pennsylvania. They will be joined by second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Minnesota’s first lady, Gwen Walz, marking the first time the four will appear on the campaign trail together.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, have embarked on a bus tour in southwestern Pennsylvania before they arrive in Chicago for their party's political convention.