FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2024
Contact: José Flores, Jr., Communications Director
402-215-1052, jose@nebraskademocrats.org
***NDP Media Advisory for Thursday, August 15 Events***
Nebraska Democratic Delegation Prepares for Democratic National Convention in Chicago
The Nebraska Democratic Party is proud to travel with a strong and diverse delegation to represent our state at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The following details are being provided to press and media outlets regarding the Nebraska delegation and convention activity.
WHAT: The Nebraska Democratic Party staff and Nebraska Democratic Delegation will represent Nebraska at the Democratic National Convention beginning on Monday, August 19th through August 23rd.
On Sunday, we will host a “Nebraskans in Chicago” reception.
The delegation will attend daily breakfast meetings (Mon-Thurs) with high-profile speakers like Governor Gretchen Whitmer (MI) and Representative Jasmine Crockett (TX).
Delegates will attend caucus and council trainings and attend the formal Convention proceedings to cast votes for the Harris-Walz ticket (Roll Call happens on Tuesday).
The Convention schedule can be found here.
The Nebraska delegation consists of 34 delegates, 3 alternates, 3 committee members (platform, rules, credentials), 5 electors, 3 pages, and one designated dignitary. Our delegation represents a diverse representation from across our state: elected officials, labor, members of the LGBTQIA community, neighborhood activists, military vets, ranchers, and students, among others.
The official breakdown of the full delegation, delegates, and alternates by category and congressional district can be seen here.
The full list of the Nebraska delegation including short bios and headshots can be found here.
WHO:
Nebraska Democratic Party Official Delegation
Nebraska Democratic Party Staff
WHEN:
Monday, August 19th through Thursday, August 22nd
WHERE:
Caucus and Council Meetings – McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Drive
Official Convention Proceedings – United Center, 1901 W Madison Street
Daily Breakfast Events & Reception – Royal Sonesta Downtown, 71 E Wacker Dr
WHY:
This information is being provided to the press if they want an interview with any individual with the Nebraska delegation.
Delegates and Chair Kleeb can be available for interviews from the convention floor or before or during the day.
Official bios and headshots for the full delegation can be found here.
Official bio and headshots for Chair Jane Kleeb can be found here.
All press inquiries during the National Convention should be coordinated through the Communications Director, jose@nebraskademocrats.org, (402) 215-1052.
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