When is the DNC? Here’s what you need to know about the 2024’s convention following Biden quits the race
It is expected that the Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago. After the president Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection, who is going to be the candidate?
On the heels of President Joe Biden’s decision to end his bid for reelection amid intense pressure from scores of his own party leaders, all eyes are now on Chicago where the Democratic National Convention is set to kick off next month.
“I believe it is in the best interest of my party and my country for me to stand down and to focus solely on my duties as President for the rest of my term.” Biden aged 81, issued in an open letter the Americans the day before.
In the lead up to Biden’s historic move, Biden withstood demands to step down in the wake of his terrible debate performance on June 27 against the former president Donald Trump.
The Republican National Convention concluded on Thursday evening in Milwaukee which was in which Trump officially acknowledged the nomination and also announced Ohio Senator. JD Vance as his running partner.
We have a few details about 2024’s Democratic National Convention and who could possibly be the party’s candidate.
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When is the 2024 DNC?
The DNC is scheduled to be held on from August 19 to August 22.
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Where is the 2024 DNC?
2024 DNC will be held in Chicago. This is the first time that the event will be held in Chicago since 1996, the year that the former president Bill Clinton was nominated for his second term.
What happens at DNC?
Delegates of members of the Democratic Party will visit the DNC to officially name the Democratic presidential and vice-presidential nominees for the election of 2024. The delegates from every states along with U.S. territory will vote according to the results of their primary elections.
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Who is the person who could be the nominee?
Biden’s announcement of his decision to withdraw occurred less than 100 days of the November. five election which Biden was planning to challenge Trump.
The president has officially has endorsed the vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris as the next Democratic nomination.
The campaign, previously called Biden for president, following the filing filed this afternoon at the Federal Election Commission, changed its name to the Harris for Presidential campaign.
This makes Harris is now a candidate to become the Democratic nomination is now officially a reality, with her campaign taking control of Biden’s campaign funds. This allows Harris to start raising funds to support her presidential campaign.
In a statement issued the same on the day Biden announced his decision to retire that day, former President Barack Obama praised Biden’s decision to quit his presidential campaign, stating that Biden was selfless and put America’s interests above his own. Obama’s statement did not mention of Harris who is widely regarded as the leading candidate to succeed Biden on the ballot.
Just after Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race during a phone interview on CNN, Trump said that he would run against Harris and predicted that he would be the winner.
What are other options?
In in addition to Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are all considered as potential candidates for replacements. All of them were Biden fans and campaign aides who worked to Biden win reelection.
Marianne Williamson is technically still running after she resigned her campaign the latter part of February. However, she’s been awarded no delegate count. Rep. Dean Phillips (DMN) MN) was unable to attend Super Tuesday, receiving four delegate total.
Contributing: Michael Collins, Joey Garrison and Victor Hagan
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Contact her via on Twitter at X @nataliealund.