After speeches by President Biden and former President Obama at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in the past two days, the spotlight on Wednesday will shift to the Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota.
Walz is expected to accept the Democratic vice presidential nominee at the DNC convention in Chicago.
At the DNC on Tuesday, former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama gave speeches urging the American public to support Harris and Walz in the November election.
Meanwhile, Republican presidential candidate Trump and his running mate Pence are actively campaigning in swing states.
On Wednesday, Governor Walz of Minnesota will have his moment in the spotlight as the Democratic Party officially nominates him for vice president.
Before becoming Harris’s running mate, Walz was relatively unknown outside of his state. However, his record as governor and congressman left a strong impression on her. Walz will have the opportunity to showcase himself to the American public on Wednesday evening at the DNC and direct his focus towards his opponents, Trump and Pence.
The four-day Democratic convention focuses on a different theme each day. The theme for Wednesday’s events is “A fight for our freedoms,” which has become central to Harris’s campaign.
According to organizers, the campaign will portray Walz as a fighter for American working families and a staunch defender of these basic freedoms.
The agenda for the third day of the convention will begin at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Walz’s speech will be the highlight of the evening.
At 60 years old, Walz is a veteran who has served as a teacher and football coach. In his speech on Wednesday evening, he will share his experiences growing up on a farm in Nebraska, insights into his family, and his views on freedom.
In addition to Walz, former President Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will also speak at the DNC on Wednesday.
While the Democratic National Convention energizes Harris and Walz, Republican presidential candidate and former President Trump, along with his running mate Pence, will conduct campaign activities in another swing state, North Carolina. Trump is expected to address national security issues during his speech.
(*This article references reporting from the Associated Press*)