2024-07-22 15:50:03
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, 81, released in a letter addressed to Americans on Sunday.
Prior to his historic decision, Biden withstood calls for him to step aside following his disastrous June 27 debate performance against former President Donald Trump.
The Republican National Convention ended Thursday night in Milwaukee, where Trump formally accepted the party’s nomination and announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.
Here’s what we know about the 2024 Democratic National Convention and who could potentially become the party’s nominee.
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When is the 2024 DNC?
The DNC is slated to take place August 19 through August 22.
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Where is the 2024 DNC?
The 2024 DNC will be held in Chicago. It’s the first time the convention will be held there since 1996, when former President Bill Clinton was nominated for his second term.
What happens at the DNC?
Delegates for the Democratic Party will travel to the DNC to officially nominate the Democratic presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2024 election. Delegates from each state and U.S. territory will vote based on their primary election results.
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Who could become the nominee?
Biden’s announcement to drop out took place just over 100 days out from the Nov. 5 election, when he planned to take on Trump.
The president officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the next Democratic nominee.
The campaign formerly known as Biden for President, in a filing Sunday afternoon with the Federal Election Commission, changed its name to the Harris for President campaign.
That means Harris’ bid for the Democratic nomination official, with her campaign assuming control of Biden’s campaign money. It also allows Harris to begin raising money for her own presidential bid.
In a statement the same day Biden made his historic announcement, former President Barack Obama praised Biden’s decision to end his campaign, saying he selflessly put America’s interests ahead of his own. Obama’s statement made no mention of Harris, who is considered the frontrunner to replace Biden on the ticket.
Shortly after Biden announced he was withdrawing from the presidential race, in a phone interview with CNN, Trump said he expects to run against Harris, and predicted he would win.
Who are the other options?
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 have all also been floated as possible replacements. All have been Biden supporters and campaign surrogates who were working to help get him reelected.
Marianne Williamson is technically still in the race after unsuspending her campaign in late February. However, she has received zero delegates. Rep. Dean Phillips (D- MN) dropped out after Super Tuesday, receiving four delegates overall.
Contributing: Michael Collins, Joey Garrison and Victor Hagan
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.
