2024 Democratic Convention Chicago. Minnesota first lady gwen walz and her son gus walz look on during the third day of the democratic national convention at the united center on august 21,. 2024 is not 1968 — and the democratic convention in chicago will play out very differently than in the days of walter cronkite.

President biden and his party have selected chicago to host the 2024 democratic national convention, elevating a large liberal city in the heart of the midwest, a critical battleground. Choice highlights importance of the midwest’s democratic values, commitment to labor, and strategic location in 2024 general election.