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When is the DNC? Latest updates on schedule, plans and more.

When is the DNC? Latest updates on schedule, plans and more.

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The Democratic National Convention begins in just under three weeks, less than a month after President Joe Biden announced the shocking decision to suspend his re-election campaign and endorse his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Here’s what we know about the 2024 DNC and who’s expected to be the party’s nominee.

More: Harris’ VP options: From Josh Shapiro to Mark Kelly, the pros and cons of the list

When and where is the 2024 DNC?

The DNC will be held in Chicago from August 19 to 22. The Republican National Convention, held in Milwaukee in mid-July, officially selected Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio.

What’s happening at the DNC?

Democratic delegates travel to the DNC to officially nominate the party’s presidential and vice presidential candidates for the 2024 election. A candidate must secure 1,967 delegates to win the Democratic Party nomination.

According to previous reporting by USA TODAY, Haris has already secured more than half of the Democratic delegates behind him to be nominated. That means the 59-year-old vice president could become the official nominee when virtual voting begins as early as Thursday.

Before Biden’s announcement, the DNC had decided to confirm their nomination during a virtual call sometime before August 7 to meet election deadlines in several states.

Which Democratic national leaders have endorsed Harris?

  • President Joe Biden
  • Former President Barack Obama
  • Former First Lady Michelle Obama
  • Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi of California
  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies of New York

Who is the nominee for vice president?

Harris has not yet announced a vice presidential nominee, but she is expected to pick a lawmaker from a key swing state needed to win the election. She is likely to make a decision soon.

  • Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
  • Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
  • U.S. Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona
  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
  • Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom – unlikely because of the Twelfth Amendment, which states that electors from that state cannot vote for both offices if the president and his running mate are from the same state.
  • Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer told CBS she is not in the race on July 29.

Where can I find more information?

For more information about the DNC, visit 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.