CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention officially got underway Monday.
The opening day of the convention is one where Democrats are clearly excited, as they gather together, focused on the task ahead, working to help Kamala Harris become the next president of the United States.
Later Monday afternoon, the delegates will gather at the United Center for a rousing series of speeches, including from President Joe Biden, as they look to the future.
Monday’s theme is “For the People.”
Delegates are also set to vote on the 2024 Democratic party platform Monday evening.
The full program was released Monday afternoon.
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The proceedings will be co-chaired by Peggy Flanagan, lieutenant governor of Minnesota. Later primetime programming will be hosted by Tony Goldwyn.
Those involved in Monday’s programming will speak from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m. in the following order:
– Call to Order: Minyon Moore, chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee
– Jaime R. Harrison, chairman of the Democratic National Committee
– Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
– Confirmatory and ceremonial vote for the vice presidential nominee – Minyon Moore
– Welcome remarks: Peggy Flanagan
– U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood
– Rich Logis: former Donald Trump voter
– U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia
– Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
– April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
– Brent Booker, general president of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA)
– Kenneth W. Cooper, international president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
– Claude Cummings Jr., president of the Communications Workers of America (CWA)
– Elizabeth H. Shuler, president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
– “Project 2025-Chapter One: Introduction”: Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow
– Gina M. Raimondo, United States secretary of commerce
– New York Gov/ Kathy Hochul
– Shawn Fain, president of the United Automobile Workers
– U.S. Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez
– Hillary Rodham Clinton, former United States secretary of state
– U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn
– U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin
– U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett
– U.S. Rep. Grace Meng
– Amanda and Josh Zurawski, Texas; Kaitlyn Joshua, Louisiana; Hadley Duvall, Kentucky
– Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear
– The Rev. Raphael G. Warnock, Georgia senator
– U.S. Sen. Chris Coons
– First Lady Jill Biden
– Ashley Biden
– President Joe Biden
For Democrats, Monday will be a chance to honor Biden, as he passes the torch to Harris.
Earlier in the day, meetings were held at McCormick Place, including the following:
– Black Caucus featuring Rep. Barbara Lee and Rep. Jahana Hayes
– Hispanic Caucus featuring Miguel Cardona, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Rep. Maxwell Frost
– AAPI Caucus featuring Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
– Native American Caucus featuring Tucson Mayor Regina Romero
– Ethnic Council featuring Lisa Ann Walter and former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio
– LGBTQ+ Caucus featuring Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, BenDeLaCreme, and Peppermint
– Labor Council featuring Miguel Cardona, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Rep. Tom Suozzi, Rep. Donald Norcross, and AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler
– Small Business Council featuring Rep. Morgan McGarvey
– Environmental and Climate Crisis Council featuring Rep. Ro Khanna and AFT President Randi Weingarten
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