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News Articles: Elections

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer attends the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Elections

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to make case for swing state voters at DNC

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her Democratic National Convention speech will lay out the case for Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy from the perspective of a swing state governor.

August 22, 2024
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By:
  • Rick Pluta
TUS Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024.

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  • Elections

How to watch the Democratic National Convention from home

NPR will be reporting live from the convention in Chicago, including live updates online, live video each night.

August 22, 2024
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By:
  • Emily Alfin Johnson and
  • Heidi Glenn
Doris Wallace, a board member for the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters, attends the “Climate Voters Go All In” event in Chicago, during the Democratic National Convention, on Aug. 20, 2024.

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  • Politics

Climate change to get its moment in the sun at Democratic convention on Thursday

Climate change and energy policy is slated to be one of the topics that Democrats focus on as they make their pitch to mobilize the party for Vice President Kamala Harris.

August 22, 2024
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By:
  • Ximena Bustillo
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) speaks during a press conference discussing gun violence prevention on Capitol Hill on June 13, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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  • Elections

The first Gen Z elected to Congress, Maxwell Frost, will speak at the DNC tonight

The Gen-Z Congressman from Florida will be speaking on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

August 22, 2024
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By:
  • C Mandler
Gus Walz cheers as his father, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, gave a shoutout to his family while accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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  • Elections

Gus and Tim Walz share a father-son moment that melts hearts of people watching the DNC

Strong human emotions — love and pride — shone on the national political stage, as 17-year-old Gus and Tim Walz shared a heart-warming moment.

August 22, 2024
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Harris speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Monday. Her main speech is Thursday night.

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  • Elections

Here’s who’s speaking on the final night of the DNC

A week of rallying will end with a speech from the presidential nominee herself, Kamala Harris.

August 22, 2024
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  • NPR Washington Desk
Attendees wave "Coach Walz" signs as Minnesota Governor and 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Tim Walz formally accepted his nomination to be the Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate in a keynote address on August 21 at the party's convention, calling it "the honor of my life."

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  • Elections

6 takeaways (so far) from the Democratic National Convention

As Democrats wrap their third night in Chicago, the Democratic National Convention continues its message of freedom and readies itself for its final night: the speech from Vice President Harris.

August 22, 2024
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  • Domenico Montanaro
 From left: Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder and Oprah Winfrey all brought the DNC crowd to their feet on Wednesday.

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Who spoke at the DNC: Watch speeches from Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Oprah and Stevie Wonder

While Night 3 of the DNC was capped with Tim Walz accepting the vice presidential nomination, there were a few other twists along the way — from Oprah to Stevie Wonder and more Republicans.

August 22, 2024
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  • C Mandler,
  • Jaclyn Diaz,
  • and 7 more
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Not Joe Biden’s DNC: 6 takeaways so far. Plus, new COVID-19 vaccines on the way

Tim Walz stepped into the spotlight last night at the DNC giving the crowd a pep talk. Here are five other takeaways from the convention so far. And, new COVID-19 vaccines are on the way.

August 22, 2024
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  • Brittney Melton
Republican Presidential nominee, former president Donald J. Trump remarks during a campaign event at Precision Custom Components on August 19, 2024 in York, Pa.

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  • Elections

Trump's remixed rallies try to change the tune from 'Crooked Joe' to 'Comrade Kamala'

Former President Donald Trump's rallies often resemble rock concerts, full of his greatest hits. But the former president has struggled to change his tune to run against Vice President Harris.

August 22, 2024
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  • Stephen Fowler
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacts with his daughter Hope Walz after accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention.

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  • Elections

Tim Walz headlines third night of DNC with help from Clinton, Oprah and Stevie Wonder

Tim Walz accepted the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination tonight in Chicago, closing out a slate of speakers that included Oprah Winfrey and former President Bill Clinton.

August 22, 2024
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  • GPB Newsroom
US television host and producer Oprah Winfrey speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Elections

WATCH: Oprah Winfrey addresses the Democratic National Convention

Oprah Winfrey, the media mogul and influential talk show host, gave a thunderous speech endorsing the Harris-Walz campaign on Wednesday night.

August 22, 2024
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By:
  • Jeongyoon Han
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Elections

Pete Buttigieg calls for 'joy' — not a 're-run of some TV wresting death match'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addressed the DNC on night 3 in advance of VP nominee Tim Walz.

August 21, 2024
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By:
  • Ximena Bustillo
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Elections

WATCH: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore addresses the Democratic National Convention

Maryland's governor takes a Trump deferment jab.

August 21, 2024
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By:
  • Jaclyn Diaz
Musicians John Legend, Ari O'Neal and Sheila E. perform on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Elections

Here's who has performed at the third night of the Democratic National Convention

In between impassioned speeches by political VIPs --- including former President Bill Clinton, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and 2024 Vice President candidate Tim Walz --- the heavy hitters of the music world lit up Chicago’s United Center arena. Night 3 was host to performances by Stevie Wonder, John Legend with Sheila E. and Maren Morris.

August 21, 2024
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  • Sidney Madden
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