CHICAGO — The DNC is underway from Monday-Thursday in Chicago. WFAA will be covering the event daily, and here's how you can watch and follow along.
Texas Democrats and their 273 delegates, are gathered in Chicago for the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
The Texas delegation arrived Sunday and visited United Center, where the DNC begins today, and practiced the ceremonial roll call when each state’s delegates cast their votes for the nominee. That is scheduled for Tuesday.
Also before the DNC officially began, several thousand self-described leftists marched along Michigan Avenue Sunday evening from the Chicago River to Grant Park, calling on Democrats to codify abortion rights, end financial aid to Israel and better protect civilians in Gaza.
The first day of the DNC is expected to feature speeches from President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, but the Texas Democratic delegation begins their day with a breakfast featuring speeches from officials and advocates from across the state.
Ahead of the convention's kickoff Monday, it was announced Sunday that Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, will serve as convention co-chair Thursday, when Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to speak and accept the party's nomination for president.
WFAA senior political reporter Jason Whitely is in Chicago. We'll be posting updates from the convention here throughout the day. We'll also be livestreaming on our website and WFAA+.
Follow along here throughout the week as we post updates in real-time.
Watch the livestream for Day One of the Democratic National Convention here:
Live updates from Day One of the Democratic National Convention
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2:02 p.m.: U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett released more details about the timing of her speaking slot during the opening night of the DNC, and shared that there will be a DNC watch party event at Kanvas Sports in Dallas. - Rachel Snyder
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10:20 a.m.: Party officials announced during a morning press briefing that speakers for the day are expected to include Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, and Amanda and Josh Zurawski. Amanda's story was thrust into the national debate on abortion rights after Roe v. Wade was overturned. She reportedly suffered a preterm pre-labor rupture of membranes (PPROM) at 18 weeks of pregnancy, was denied an abortion in Austin because doctors could still detect fetal cardiac activity, and was later diagnosed wit sepsis before her pregnancy was terminated. - Rachel Snyder
8:13 a.m.: Complimenting Kamala Harris, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said: “She and Gov. Walz put a little joy back into our campaign.” And moments later added: "Our message to Republicans is clear. Stay out of our bedrooms. Keep your politics out of our exam rooms. Keep your weirdness out of our classrooms. And more imp keep your clout of of our White House." - Jason Whitely
8:10 a.m.: San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is speaking to the delegates telling them: “Tonight President Biden will speak to us and the convention. Are we going to tell him how we feel? The crowd began chanting "THANK YOU JOE."
Mayor Nirenberg praised the Biden administration saying 65,000 families avoided homelessness in San Antonio because of the American Rescue Plan. Capping the cost of insulin, he said, which President Biden led, helps San Antonio where 1 in 6 have diabetes. - Jason Whitely
8:04 a.m.: The Texas Democratic delegation has gathered in a ballroom for breakfast in downtown Chicago. - Jason Whitely
Democratic National Convention Sunday recap
Here's our initial report Sunday ahead of the Democratic National Convention getting underway in Chicago:
