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Conventions
Date: November 5, 2024  |
 Kamala Harris (D) Donald Trump (R) (won) Jill Stein (G) Chase Oliver (L) |
2028 • 2024 • 2020 • 2016 |
Democrats, Republicans, Greens, and Libertarians held presidential nominating conventions in 2024. To learn more about the dates, venues, and nominating processes, click the following links:
- Democratic National Convention: August 19-22, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois
- Republican National Convention: July 15-18, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Green National Convention: August 15-18, 2024, online
- Libertarian National Convention: May 24-26, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
This page provides an overview of Ballotpedia's 2016, 2020, and 2024 convention coverage.
2024 nominating conventions
Democratic Party
- See also: Democratic presidential nomination, 2024
The Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago, Illinois, from August 19-22, 2024.[1]
The national nominating convention is typically the formal ceremony during which the party selects its nominee and adopts a party platform. The delegates are individuals chosen to represent their state or territory at the convention. Delegates voted to certify a new party platform on August 19, 2024.[2]
In 2024, the Democratic National Committee certified Vice President Kamala Harris (D) as the party's nominee during a virtual roll call vote on August 2, 2024.[3][4][5][6][7]
Republican Party
- See also: Republican presidential nomination, 2024
The Republican Party held its national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15-18, 2024.[8]
Former President Donald Trump (R) won a majority of delegates at the convention on July 15, 2024.
The national nominating convention is the formal ceremony during which the party officially selects its nominee and adopts a party platform. The delegates are individuals chosen to represent their state or territory at the convention.
The convention began two days after a shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage where Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump was not seriously injured. On Truth Social, Trump said he "was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of [his] right ear."[9][10] Click here to read more about the attempted assassination.
Green Party
The Green Party selected its presidential nominee at the 2024 Green National Convention, which took place virtually from August 15-18, 2024.[11] Delegates voted to select Jill Stein (G) as the party's 2024 presidential nominee. Stein previously ran as the Green Party's presidential nominee in 2016 and 2012. Stein selected Butch Ware (G) as her vice presidential running mate.
Prior to the national convention, state primaries and conventions were held to select the presidential nominating convention delegates. These delegates selected Stein at the convention by majority vote.[12]
Libertarian Party
The Libertarian Party selected Chase Oliver as its presidential nominee on May 26, 2024, at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, D.C.. Mike ter Maat was selected as the party's vice presidential nominee.
The convention was held from May 24-26, 2024.[13]
Before the national convention, delegates were selected by state Libertarian affiliates. These delegates chose a party nominee at the convention by majority vote.[14]
2020 nominating conventions
Democratic Party
- See also: Democratic presidential nomination, 2020
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) held its presidential nominating convention the week of August 17, 2020, across four stages in New York City, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, and Wilmington.[15][16]
The convention was originally scheduled to take place July 13-16, 2020, in Milwaukee.[17] Organizers postponed the event in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Most of the convention's events took place remotely. The DNC announced in June 2020 that delegates should not plan to travel to Milwaukee to attend the convention.[18] Instead, votes on reports from the Rules, Platform, and Credentials committees took place remotely from August 3-15, 2020.[19]
The Democratic National Convention Committee announced on August 5, 2020, that former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and other speakers would not travel to Milwaukee.[20] Biden was formally nominated at the convention on August 18, 2020.[21]
Biden announced U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D) as his running mate on August 11, 2020.[22] Harris was the first Black woman to appear on a major party's ticket in the United States.[23]
Republican Party
- See also: Republican presidential nomination, 2020
The Republican Party held its national convention from August 24-27, 2020.[24]
Limited in-person events took place in Charlotte, North Carolina.[25] On July 23, 2020, President Donald Trump announced that high-profile convention events previously moved to Jacksonville, Florida, including his nomination acceptance speech, had been canceled for public health and safety reasons. Trump formally accepted the party's nomination from the White House.[26][27][28][29]
The convention was originally scheduled to take place entirely in Charlotte but statewide restrictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic led to the convention's planned relocation to Jacksonville.[30] The Republican National Committee Executive Committee voted to downsize the convention in Charlotte, reducing the number of in-person delegates from 2,500 to 336. The committee also decided to adopt the 2016 platform again since the Platform Committee would not be meeting.[31]
At the convention, party delegates typically select the Republican presidential nominee and vote to adopt a platform outlining the party's policy priorities and values. According to presidential historian Tevi Troy, however, "conventions today remain largely party advertising opportunities rather than fora for real decision-making."[32]
Green Party
The Green Party selected Howie Hawkins as its presidential nominee at the 2020 Green National Convention on July 11, 2020. Angela Nicole Walker was named the Green Party vice presidential nominee. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the convention took place virtually.[13][33][34]
Prior to the national convention, state primaries and conventions were held to select the presidential nominating convention delegates. These delegates then selected a party nominee at the convention by majority vote.[12]
"In the eyes of the nation, the Green Party nominee will be the principal voice of the party. The success of the nominee will determine ballot access in some states and will impact the fortunes of Green candidates in state and local races," the party stated in official documentation.[12]
Jill Stein, the 2012 and 2016 Green presidential nominee, did not run for a third presidential election.[35]
Libertarian Party
The Libertarian Party selected Jo Jorgensen as its presidential nominee on May 23, 2020, during the Libertarian National Convention.[36] Spike Cohen was selected as the party's vice presidential nominee the next day.[37]
The convention was originally scheduled to take place May 21-25, 2020, in Austin, Texas.[13] Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the nomination portion of the national convention was held online May 22-24.[38][39]
Prior to the national convention, delegates were selected by state Libertarian affiliates. These delegates choose a party nominee at the convention by majority vote.[14]
Gary Johnson, the 2012 and 2016 Libertarian presidential nominee, said in 2017 that he would not launch a third presidential bid.[40] His running mate, Bill Weld, announced on April 15, 2019, that he was running in the Republican primary for president.
2016 nominating conventions
Democratic National Convention
- See also: Democratic National Convention, 2016
News
July 28, 2016:
- 2016: A tale of two conventions by Jim Barnes
- The rise and fall of superdelegates by Emily Aubert
- Convention Q&A: Harold Ickes on conventions, connections, superdelegates, Hillary Clinton, and the 2016 campaign by Jim Barnes
July 27, 2016:
- Trump stirs the DNC in Philadelphia by Jim Barnes
- Democrats have their presidential ticket now, but party unity will take more time by Emily Aubert
- Convention Q&A: Tad Devine, senior adviser to the Sanders campaign, on conventions and the 2016 campaign by Jim Barnes
- Hillary Clinton's evolving role at conventions by Jim Barnes
July 26, 2016:
July 25, 2016:
- Democrats avoid a floor fight by supporting unity commission by Emily Aubert
- Bernie Sanders' delicate dance tonight in Philadelphia by Jim Barnes
July 24, 2016:
In-depth look at the DNC
- Democrats in 2016: Putting on a show by Rich Cohen
- Democrats in 2016: The Senate's in play too by Rich Cohen
- Democrats in 2016: Philadelphia after Cleveland by Rich Cohen
Republican National Convention
- See also: Republican National Convention, 2016
News
July 21, 2016:
July 20, 2016:
July 19, 2016:
July 18, 2016:
July 17, 2016:
In-depth look at the RNC
- Republicans in 2016: The party's over, but still alive by Rich Cohen
- Republicans in 2016: Some 'splainin' to do on the issues by Rich Cohen
- Republicans in 2016: In the line of fire by Rich Cohen
- Republicans in 2016: Something very different by Rich Cohen
- Republicans in 2016: Going separate ways by Rich Cohen
Platform committee
- The 2016 GOP Platform: Less a Trump manifesto than a reflection of the party’s conservative base by Jim Barnes
- GOP Platform revolt brewing by Jim Barnes
Rules committee
- See also: RNC Rules Committee, 2016
Webinar
A recorded broadcast of Ballotpedia's webinar on 2016 delegates and conventions, held on June 16, 2016, is available below.
See also
- Democratic presidential nomination
- Democratic National Convention
- Democratic delegate rules
- Prediction markets in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary
- Democratic Party officials on Joe Biden's 2024 presidential election campaign
- What happens if Joe Biden drops out or is replaced as the 2024 Democratic Party presidential nominee
- Withdrawal of Joe Biden from the 2024 presidential election
Footnotes
- ↑ Chicago Sun-Times, "Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention," April 11, 2023
- ↑ Associated Press, "Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden’s ‘second term’ despite his making way for Harris," August 19, 2024
- ↑ USA Today, "Harris makes history as first Black woman, Asian American presidential nominee," August 2, 2024
- ↑ ABC News, "DNC to nominate Biden and Harris to bypass Ohio ballot issues," May 28, 2024
- ↑ The New York Times, "Democrats Set Aug. 1 for Harris Nomination Vote," July 24, 2024
- ↑ CBS News, "Kamala Harris closer to being nominee as DNC approves early virtual roll call vote," July 24, 2024
- ↑ DNC, "DNC and DNCC Chairs Announce Results of Presidential Nominating Petition Process and Opening of Virtual Roll Call on August 1," July 30, 2024
- ↑ WISN, "Dates announced for Republican National Convention in Milwaukee," December 21, 2022
- ↑ Associated Press, "Trump is injured but ‘fine’ after apparent assassination attempt leaves rally-goer and gunman dead," July 14, 2024
- ↑ Truth Social, "Trump on July 13, 2024," accessed July 14, 2024
- ↑ Green Party, "National Meetings," accessed July 11, 2024
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Green Party, "How to Seek the 2020 Green Presidential Nomination," accessed October 21, 2019
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Libertarian Party website, "Home," accessed June 22, 2023 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "2020 DNC in Milwaukee pushed back to week of August 17 in response to coronavirus pandemic," April 2, 2020
- ↑ CNN, "5 things to know for August 17: USPS, coronavirus, DNC, Russia investigation, Belarus," August 17, 2020
- ↑ The New York Times, "Milwaukee Picked as Site of 2020 Democratic National Convention," March 11, 2019
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedCNBC - ↑ ABC News, "Democrats announce convention schedule, party officers for 2020 gathering transformed by coronavirus," July 29, 2020
- ↑ ABC News, "Biden will no longer travel to Milwaukee for DNC amid coronavirus concerns," August 5, 2020
- ↑ AP, "Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination," June 5, 2020
- ↑ Twitter, "Joe Biden," August 11, 2020
- ↑ CNBC, "Joe Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris to be his vice presidential running mate, making her the first black woman on a major ticket," August 11, 2020
- ↑ Spectrum Local News, "RNC dates set for Aug. 24 - 27, 2020 in Charlotte," October 1, 2018
- ↑ CNN, "In a reversal, Trump says he'll accept GOP nomination in North Carolina," July 28, 2020
- ↑ WSOC, "It’s official: Main event for RNC to be held in Florida instead of Charlotte," June 11, 2020
- ↑ NPR, "President Trump Cancels Jacksonville Portion Of Republican National Convention," July 23, 2020
- ↑ USA Today, "Trump cancels Jacksonville portion of Republican convention planned for August due to COVID-19," July 23, 2020
- ↑ Some, including former Republican National Committee member Curly Haugland, alleged after the 2020 convention that the RNC improperly used Rule 37(e) to proceed with a downsized and invalid national convention in August 2020. Under this interpretation, no rules were adopted for the election of delegates to the 2024 Republican National Convention or the party's continued existence in 2020. Ballotpedia, "Email communication with Curly Haugland," September 9, 2020
- ↑ National Review, "Trump to Seek Alternate City to Host RNC after N.C. Gov. Says He Cannot Guarantee 'Full Capacity' Event," June 3, 2020
- ↑ The Hill, "GOP votes to scale back Charlotte convention, move Trump acceptance speech," June 11, 2020
- ↑ National Affairs, "The Evolution of Party Conventions," accessed April 30, 2019
- ↑ Green Party, "Media Advisory - Green Party of the U.S. Presidential Nominating Convention," July 6, 2020
- ↑ Syracuse.com, "Syracuse’s Howie Hawkins is the Green Party’s presidential candidate," July 11, 2020
- ↑ The New York Times, "Green Party, Eyeing the 2020 Presidential Race, Prepares for the Midterms," August 1, 2018
- ↑ YouTube, "LNC Convention Day 2," May 23, 2020
- ↑ YouTube, "LNC Convention Webinar Day 3," May 24, 2020
- ↑ 2020 Libertarian National Convention, "Where," accessed May 21, 2020
- ↑ 2020 Libertarian National Convention, "Schedule," accessed May 21, 2020
- ↑ The Hill, "Gary Johnson ruling out 2020 bid: 'It does boil down to two political parties,'" October 25, 2017
