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The Democratic National Convention began Monday in Chicago, with a slate of high-profile Democrats set to address the convention each night through its conclusion on Thursday.
Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to formally accept the Democratic presidential nomination and address the DNC on Thursday.
The co-chairs for this year’s convention are Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. Four celebrities have been tapped to host each night of the convention: Actor Tony Goldwyn will host on Monday; Ana Navarro, co-host of ABC’s “The View,” is set for Tuesday; actor Mindy Kaling on Wednesday; and actor Kerry Washington on Thursday.
MSNBC will begin its special coverage of Monday’s events at 6 p.m. ET. NBC News Now will stream live from the convention starting at 4 p.m. ET. And NBC News will have special coverage at 9 p.m. ET.
Below are the people confirmed to speak so far. The order in which they are expected to address the DNC hasn’t been confirmed.
Monday, Aug. 19
Theme: “For the People”
Speakers:
- DNC Chair Jaime Harrison
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
- Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan
- Rep. Maxine Waters of California
- Rep. Lauren Underwood of Illinois
- Rep. Robert Garcia of California
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
- Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow
- Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
- United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
- Steve Kerr, Team USA men’s basketball coach and coach of NBA’s Golden State Warriors
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York
- Hillary Clinton, former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee
- Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina
- Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas
- Rep. Grace Meng of New York
- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear
- Sen. Laphonza Butler of California
- Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois
- Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia
- Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware
- First lady Jill Biden
- Ashley Biden, daughter of the president and first lady
- President Joe Biden
Also set to speak on Monday are three women — Amanda Zurawski, Kaitlyn Joshua and Hadley Duvall — who are expected to share their harrowing pregnancy stories as Democrats seek to make abortion rights a centerpiece of this year’s convention. At least six labor union leaders are also scheduled to deliver joint remarks.
Tuesday, Aug. 20
Theme: “A Bold Vision for America’s Future”
Speakers:
- Stephanie Grisham, former Trump White House press secretary
- John Giles, GOP mayor of Mesa, Arizona
- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
- New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
- Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois
- Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont
- Angela Alsobrooks, Maryland nominee for U.S. Senate and executive of Prince George’s County, Maryland
- Second gentleman Doug Emhoff
- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker
- Former first lady Michelle Obama
- Former President Barack Obama
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Theme: “A Fight for Our Freedoms”
Speakers:
- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
- Former President Bill Clinton
- Tim Walz, Minnesota governor and vice presidential nominee
Thursday, Aug. 22
Theme: “For Our Future”
Speakers:
- Kamala Harris, vice president and Democratic presidential nominee
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.