The Democratic Party will convene its national convention on Aug. 19–22 in Chicago, two weeks after nominating Vice President Kamala Harris as their presidential candidate. Harris subsequently chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.
“During the convention, we will have an opportunity to show the country and the world who Democrats are and what we stand for,” convention chair Minyon Moore said in a statement on July 21.
“The historic progress Democrats achieved under the Biden–Harris Administration will still be central to that story, as will the story of what is at stake in this election.”
The United Center, home of NBA team Chicago Bulls and NHL team Blackhawks, will host evening rallies, which will feature speeches by Democrat notables. Daytime events, such as party caucuses and other meetings, will take place at McCormick Place, about five miles away….