Hundreds of Democrats — delegates, get together members, politicians and celebrities — stuffed Chicago’s United Heart 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 enviornment.
Thursday
Ms. Harris accepted her get together’s nomination, talking about her middle-class roots and calling for unity with a “new manner 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 have 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 youngsters, 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 get together stars, former President Invoice Clinton and a shock look by Oprah Winfrey. After a number of friends 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
Rope. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota
Tuesday
A number of Democratic governors, together with J.B. Pritzker from the conference’s host state of Illinois, have 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 girl 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 youngsters, 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 greatest to you,” he stated, reciting a phrase from the track “American Anthem” by Gene Scheer. A number of members of Mr. Biden’s household have 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 (Coronary heart) Joe” signal.
Jill Biden, the primary girl
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