The 2024 Democratic National Convention: What We Know So Far
When and Where is the 2024 DNC?
The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) will take place from August 19th to 22nd, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
What is the Purpose of the DNC?
The DNC is a presidential nominating convention where delegates from the Democratic Party will gather to vote on the party's platform and select their nominee for president.
Who Might Be the Democratic Nominee in 2024?
Several potential candidates have been mentioned as possible contenders for the Democratic nomination in 2024, including:
- Joe Biden (current president)
- Kamala Harris (current vice president)
- Pete Buttigieg (current secretary of transportation)
- Amy Klobuchar (current senator from Minnesota)
- Elizabeth Warren (current senator from Massachusetts)
- Stacey Abrams (former gubernatorial candidate from Georgia)
- Andrew Yang (former presidential candidate and entrepreneur)
However, it's important to note that the field of candidates is still fluid and could change significantly before the 2024 election.
Chicago's History of Hosting Conventions
Chicago has a rich history of hosting political conventions, having hosted both Democratic and Republican conventions in the past.
- 1860: Republican National Convention (nominated Abraham Lincoln)
- 1868: Democratic National Convention (nominated Horatio Seymour)
- 1884: Republican National Convention (nominated James G. Blaine)
- 1896: Democratic National Convention (nominated William Jennings Bryan)
- 1952: Republican National Convention (nominated Dwight D. Eisenhower)
- 1960: Democratic National Convention (nominated John F. Kennedy)
- 1968: Democratic National Convention (nominated Hubert Humphrey)
- 2012: Democratic National Convention (nominated Barack Obama)
The DNC's return to Chicago in 2024 marks a significant moment for the city and the Democratic Party.
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