Who Will Speak At Next Week’s Democratic National Convention? A Look At Each Night’s Programming

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is expected to accept his party’s presidential nomination virtually during next week’s Democratic National Convention. The convention will take place from Aug. 17- 20 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee and will feature a different theme for each night of the event.

The convention’s overall theme will be “Uniting America,” with programming running each night between 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. ET. Here is a look at each night’s programming and prominent speakers.

Monday, Aug. 17: “We The People”

The first night of speakers will feature politicians from across the ideological spectrum that have thrown their weight behind Biden’s candidacy in opposition to President Trump. During this evening, progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., will make his case for Biden, along with former Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Michelle Obama, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, are also slated to speak on this night of programming.

Tuesday, Aug. 18: “Leadership Matters”

Joe Biden’s wife, Dr. Jill Biden, will speak on the second night, along with former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State John Kerry and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., will also speak during this night. Ocasio-Cortez, an outspoken progressive, could draw younger liberal voters to the Biden ticket.

Wednesday, Aug. 19: “A More Perfect Union”

Former President Barack Obama will be one of the keynote speakers during the third night of programming. Former Democratic presidential nominee and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will give a speech, along with progressive Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Sen. Kamala Harris of California will also accept the vice-presidential nomination and give an address.

Thursday, Aug. 20: “America’s Promise”

Joe Biden will give his acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination during the final evening of the event. Other notable speakers include Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, along with Pete Buttigieg, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois.