Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison will gavel-in the party's national convention on Monday — the first political convention to be held in Chicago in 28 years.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-19 12:13:48">August 19, 2024 at 12:13 p.m.</time>

Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison will gavel-in the party’s national convention on Monday — the first political convention to be held in Chicago in 28 years.{ai:summary}<p>Jaime Harrison, the chair of the DNC, is set to kick off the party's national convention in Chicago—marking the Windy City's return to the political spotlight after 28 years. The stakes are high, and the air is thick with anticipation.  </p><p>It's a new chapter for the Democrats, and they aim to seize the moment. #politics</p>

The DNC kicks off today. Here’s what to expect — including who is speaking.

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