The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday, Aug. 19, in Chicago, Illinois, where the Democratic Party will officially nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, on its 2024 presidential ticket.
The four-day event comes a month after President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign amid concerns among top Democrats and campaign donors over his age, mental health and low poll numbers against Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump. Democrats quickly rallied behind Harris at the top of the ticket, feeling a renewed sense of optimism ahead of November.
This week’s convention will give Harris and Walz a chance to lay out their vision for the country and galvanize voters. Follow here for the latest news, explainers and analysis.
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