1000’s of Democrats — delegates, occasion members, politicians and celebrities — crammed Chicago’s United Middle this week to appoint Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota for president and vice chairman. Listed here are a number of the notable individuals noticed within the area.
Thursday
Ms. Harris accepted her occasion’s nomination, talking about her middle-class roots and calling for unity with a “new means ahead.” Earlier than she spoke, members of her household took turns on the lectern, together with her sister Maya, niece Meena and step-daughter Ella. A number of celebrities had been noticed within the crowd.
Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman
Maya Harris, Tony West and Meena Harris
Vice President Harris’s grand-niece
Gov. Tim Walz and his kids, Gus and Hope
Padma Lakshmi, tv character
Sheryl Lee Ralph, actor and singer
Wednesday
The conference’s third evening featured speeches by a number of up-and-coming occasion stars, former President Invoice Clinton and a shock look by Oprah Winfrey. After a number of visitors highlighted Mr. Walz’s average-Joe persona and background as a soccer coach, he formally accepted the Democrats’ vice-presidential nomination.
Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota helped to introduce Mr. Walz earlier than he took the stage, emphasizing his Midwestern roots.
Mr. Walz’s spouse and kids: Gwen, Gus and Hope
Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota
Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona and former Rep. Gabby Giffords of Arizona
Julian Castro, former HUD secretary, and Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota
Tuesday
A number of Democratic governors, together with J.B. Pritzker from the conference’s host state of Illinois, had been seated with their delegations throughout a ceremonial roll name. A playlist of songs and a efficiency by the rapper Lil Jon soundtracked the evening.
Earlier than speeches by the previous first woman Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama capped the night, Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, spoke about how Ms. Harris took on the position of “Momala” to his kids, Cole and Ella.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois
Mr. Emhoff’s daughter, Ella, and oldsters, Barbara and Michael
Cole, Mr. Emhoff’s son, and his spouse
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan
Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland
Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin
Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky
Rep. Maxine Waters of California
Monday
The conference’s first evening featured remarks by Hillary Clinton and a torch-passing speech by President Biden. “America, I gave my finest to you,” he stated, reciting a phrase from the track “American Anthem” by Gene Scheer. A number of members of Mr. Biden’s household had been among the many crowd, and viewers members held up indicators studying, “Thanks Joe.”
Nancy Pelosi, a key determine in pushing for Mr. Biden to exit the race, held up a “We [Heart] Joe” signal.
Jill Biden, the primary woman
President Biden’s grandchildren
Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York
Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia
