With Georgia back in play, Dems hope convention builds momentum for Harris-Walz ticket

The Democratic Party is set to gavel in its national convention Monday in Chicago, and the Peach State will have a big presence.
Signage is hung on the exterior of the United Center in preparation for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Democratic Party is set to gavel in its national convention Monday in Chicago, and the Peach State will have a big presence.

Georgia will provide 108 pledged delegates and another 15 automatic delegates, better known as superdelegates. All of them are expected to support Vice President Kamala Harris in her efforts to win the state and take back the White House.

A full list of speakers has not yet been released, but recent conventions have seen speeches from Georgia names like Stacey Abrams and Jason Carter, and Georgia’s delegation is set to hear from major Democratic players from across the country.