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Delegates from across the nation will come together in Chicago from August 19 to 22 for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, uniting to officially endorse Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as the party's nominees for President and Vice President.
The Democratic National Committee said Harris secured enough delegates to become the Democratic Party's nominee for President in a virtual roll call with a total of 4,563 pledged delegates.
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Harris is the first Black woman and first Indian American in U.S. history to secure a major party's presidential nominee. She will formally accept the Democratic Party's nomination at the convention.
President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race and declined the Democratic nomination on July 21, just weeks before the upcoming convention. He has fully supported and endorsed Harris.
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When and where is the DNC?
The DNC will be held at the United Center and at McCormick Place from Aug. 19 to 22.
Chicago is looking forward to welcoming 50,000 total visitors to the city for the convention including 5,000 delegates and alternates and 15,000 members of the media. While the event will be attended by tens of thousands of guests, it is not open to the public.
According to the convention's website, Chicago represents the diversity of the Democratic Party.
"It's a union city that sits at the heart of the Midwest, and it's a Democratic stronghold that was part of the 'blue wall' crucial to the Biden-Harris victory in 2020," the website said.
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How to stream the DNC
Viewers can watch the event both on television and through streaming platforms from home.
Network and cable channels including ABC, CBS, CNN, C-SPAN, Fox, NBC, MSNBC, PBS, Spectrum News and more will all broadcast coverage of the events. The conventions run all day, but TV coverage mainly highlights the primetime speeches and earlier events, with commentary from anchors and analysts in between.
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In addition to TV streamers like Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV, streaming platforms such as Paramount Plus, Peacock, and Max, as well as news channels and publication websites, will broadcast the events.
Additionally, several live streams are available on YouTube and X, including those from official DNC channels.
Who is speaking at the DNC?
NBC News reports that President Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are confirmed speakers at the convention.
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Jason Carter, the grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, is also confirmed to speak on his grandfather's behalf.
The first day of the DNC is expected to conclude with a speech from President Joe Biden. Dr Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States, will also provide remarks.
The 2020 DNC showcased speeches by Obama and the Clintons and included performances by Billie Eilish, John Legend, Billy Porter, and other notable A-listers.
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