DNC schedule: Less than three weeks out, here's the latest updates to know
The Democratic National Convention is set to kick off in just under three weeks, less than a month after President Joe Biden's announced the bombshell decision to end his bid for reelection and endorse his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Here's what we know about the 2024 DNC and who is expected to become the party's nominee.
More: Harris' VP options: From Josh Shapiro to Mark Kelly, sizing up the slate's pros and cons
When and where is the 2024 DNC?
The DNC will be held in Chicago from Aug. 19 to 22. The Republican National Convention, held in Milwaukee in mid-July, officially selected Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio.
What happens at the DNC?
Democratic delegates will travel to the DNC to officially nominate the party's presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2024 election. A candidate needs to secure 1,967 delegates for the Democratic party nomination.
Haris has also already secured more than half the support of Democratic delegates to be the nominee, meaning the 59-year-old vice president could become the official nominee when a virtual vote begins as soon as Thursday, according to prior reporting by USA TODAY.
Before Biden's announcement, the DNC had decided to confirm their nominee during a virtual roll call sometime before Aug. 7 to satisfy ballot deadlines in several states.
Which Democratic national leaders have endorsed Harris?
President Joe Biden
Former President Barack Obama
Former First Lady Michelle Obama
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies of New York
Who is the VP nominee?
Harris has yet to announce a vice presidential running mate, but she is expected to choose a lawmaker from a key swing state needed to win the election and is likely to decide soon.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
California Governor Gavin Newsom—not likely due to the Twelfth Amendment, which states that electors from that state cannot cast votes for both offices if the president and running mate are from the same state.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer—told CBS that she's not in the running on July 29.
Where can I find more information?
Additional information about the DNC can be found at demconvention.com.
Victor Hagan is the Alabama Election Reporting Fellow for the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at [email protected] or on X @TheVictorHagan. To support his work, subscribe to the Advertiser.
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