DNC Speaker Schedule 2024: The Democratic National Convention opened in Chicago on Monday. President Biden conveyed during prime time, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris.
The convention organizers told nightly themes and speakers on Sunday. Michelle Obama is a retired First Lady and will speak on Tuesday.
DNC Speaker Schedule 2024
- Monday, “For the People”: President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, along with retired Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, handled the audience after a warm welcome from Brandon Johnson (Chicago Mayor).
- Tuesday, “A Bold Vision for America’s Future”: Ex-President Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff were greeted by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
- Wednesday, “A Fight for Our Freedoms”: Tim Walz gave his approval lecture for a vice presidential candidate, following speeches by Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Pete Buttigieg, as per CNN.
- Thursday, “For Our Future”: Harris accepts the nomination for president.
Other lecturers include Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- Jason Carter, who is the grandson of retired President Carter, will speak for his grandfather. The ex-president wishes to live long enough to vote for Harris.
Sneak peek: The representative entrance stairs will show the quote “History Is In Your Hands” from Biden’s Oval Office address on July 24.
- Upon arrival on Monday for Biden’s lecture, representatives will see digital signs at the United Center with notes stating: “History is in your hands” and “Spread the faith.”
Monday
Here’s a list of Monday’s speakers as planned by organizers.
- “Minyon Moore, chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee”
- “Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee”
- “Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich, Archdiocese of Chicago”
- “Zach Pahmahmie” and “Lorrie Melchior of the Tribal Council of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation”
- “Brandon Johnson, mayor of Chicago”
- “Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota”
- “Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.)”
- “Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP”
- “Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation”
- “Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.)”
- “Rich Logis, described by the DNC as a former Trump voter”
- “Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.)”
- “Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya, described by the DNC Health care advocates and founders of I Am ALS”
- “Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin”
- “Dutch Martinez and Ryan Ahern of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada”
- “Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio)”
- “Joint remarks by Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees”; “April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union”; “Brent Booker, general president of the Laborers’ International Union of North America”; “Kenneth Cooper, International President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers”; “Claude Cummings Jr., president of the Communications Workers of America”; “Elizabeth Shuler, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations”
- “Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass”
- “Joint remarks by Eleni Kounalakis”, “Lieutenant Governor of California; Sara Rodriguez”, “Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin”; and “Lina Hidalgo, County Judge of Harris County, Texas”
- “Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Mich.)”
- “Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.)”
- “Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.)”
- “Linda Haskins”, described by organizers as a “Senior from New Hampshire”
- “Lt. Jeremy Warmkessel, president of Local 302 IAFF Allentown Firefighters, Pennsylvania”
- “Maria-Isabel Ballivian, executive director of the Annandale Christian Community for Action Childhood Development Center, Virginia”
- “Deja Foxx, reproductive rights activist and content creator”
- “Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce”
- “New York Gov. Kathy Hochul”
- “Rochelle Adjei-Abasa, regional organizing director for Delaware County, Pennsylvania”
- “Steve Kerr, coach of Team USA Men’s Basketball and the NBA’s Golden State Warriors”
- “Shawn Fain, president of the United Automobile Workers”
- “Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.)”
- “Stacey Johnson-Batiste and Doris Johnson, friends of Vice President Kamala Harris”
- “Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State”
- “Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.)”
- “Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.)”
- “Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas)”
- “Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.)”
- “Joint remarks by Amanda and Josh Zurawski of Texas”, “Kaitlyn Joshua of Louisiana” and “Hadley Duvall of Kentucky”
- “Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear”
- “Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock”
- “Delaware Sen. Chris Coons”
- “First Lady Jill Biden”
- “Ashley Biden, daughter of President Biden”
- “President Biden”
How to see the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention started in Chicago with 4 days of political occasions.
Why it matters: The convention will praise President Biden and provide Vice President Harris an opportunity to reintroduce herself as the party’s candidate.
The president’s lecture on Monday honors a new era for the Democrats.
A “celebratory” roll call vote for Harris is prepared for Tuesday, tracking her nomination weeks ago.
When is the Democratic National Convention 2024?
The DNC runs until Thursday, Aug. 22, with a focus on evening occasions while hosting sessions and seminars during the week as per the official plan.
Where is the DNC being held?
The latest: About 50,000 individuals will get together in Chicago for the convention at the United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks.
Flashback: The most current Democratic National Convention in Chicago was in 1996 when “Bill Clinton” and “Al Gore” were renominated.
What time does the DNC start?
- Live primetime convention programming was broadcast from the United Center in Chicago on August 19th from 6:15 to 11 pm Eastern.
- From Tuesday to Thursday, it will circulate from 7 to 11 pm Eastern.
How to see the DNC on TV
The DNC showcases 4 evenings of major programming.
All main news networks, such as CNN, NBC, and Fox News, are circulating primetime convention sessions along with others, such as C-SPAN and MSNBC.
How to stream the DNC live
The occasion will be live-streamed on the convention’s site and social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. The DNC’s YouTube channel shows various formats of the convention, including a Spanish version and American Sign Language.
It will also be streamed on RokuTV, Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, and FireTV, according to the DNC. The party desires to attract younger watchers by making it public on vertical video apps for those who consume news mostly on their phones.
