U.S. Election 2024: Key Highlights from the Democratic National Convention

🇺🇸 U.S. ELECTION 2024

The presidential election is just around the corner, with less than 80 days remaining. Here’s what we’re keeping an eye on.

As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, officials and delegates are gathering for a significant first day. Here’s the latest update on the election race.

The Democratic National Convention begins today. The first day features a keynote speech from President Biden, setting the tone for the event. The second day will highlight the Democrats’ hopeful message, aiming to contrast sharply with the Republicans’ narrative that the nation’s best days are behind us. In the final two days, Vice President Kamala Harris, along with her running mate, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, will formally accept the nomination.

Several prominent figures are scheduled to take the stage, including former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Conventions often serve as a platform for emerging political stars, and our reporters will be on the lookout for fresh faces and voices that could shape the party’s future. For those interested in following along, we’ve included details on how to watch the proceedings.

Your questions: We reached out to our readers to gather their inquiries about the upcoming election. Today’s question was directed to Lisa Lerer, a national politics reporter who is on the ground in Chicago:

“Why do abortion rights seem to play such a critical role in this election? Will it truly be a decisive factor?” — Alex Leibik, Berlin

Lisa: Abortion rights have traditionally been viewed as a contentious issue across party lines. However, the reality is that for decades, a majority of Americans have supported some level of legalized abortion. Many voters were under the impression that a right so deeply entrenched in American society could not easily be overturned.