The Central Times sent two journalists daily to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Aug. 19-22. This was made possible by the Illinois Journalism Education Association. Read more of our coverage from the DNC at centraltimes.org.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz celebrate during the balloon drop on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Democratic National Convention. The Harris-Walz ticket won 98.9% of the delegate vote, earning the Democratic nomination for President and Vice President.