The Democratic National Committee has unveiled its new leadership team for the highly anticipated 2024 convention, a move that underscores the party’s strategic preparation for the upcoming Chicago event.
The team, which incorporates key members of President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the proceedings and messaging of the convention, set to take place in Chicago from August 19 to 22, 2024.
Minyon Moore to Chair Chicago Convention:
Minyon Moore, a former Biden advisor who played a crucial role in Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination and served as an advisor to Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, has been appointed as the Chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Minyon Moore, a native Chicago resident, brings a wealth of experience and political acumen to her role, having worked as an assistant to the president and director of White House political affairs under former President Bill Clinton.
Alex Hornbrook, who led the convention selection process, will continue in his role as the Executive Director of the convention. The leadership team also welcomes Louisa Terrell, who will serve as a Senior Advisor to both the convention and the Biden-Harris campaign.
Furthermore, DNC Deputy Executive Director Roger Lau, in addition to his current responsibilities, will assume the role of Senior Advisor to the Biden Victory Fund. This expansion of his political portfolio includes contributing to convention planning and execution.
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison expressed confidence in the newly appointed leadership team, highlighting their experience and expertise as invaluable assets for the convention’s success. “At the very beginning of the 2024 convention selection process I said that we were looking for a turnkey operation, and I am confident this leadership team will deliver,” Harrison remarked. He underlined the team’s dedication to supporting President Biden and Vice President Harris in their quest for a successful convention.
Minyon Moore’s selection as Chair carries a significant resonance, signifying the growing importance of Black women voters within President Biden’s political coalition as he seeks a second term. Minyon Moore herself conveyed her gratitude for the ongoing hard work of the team members and their shared commitment to the convention’s success.
"I can’t wait to showcase all that Chicago and the Democratic Party have to offer as we celebrate the renomination of President Biden and Vice President Harris next year," Minyon Moore continued.
Moore’s extensive background in politics, coupled with her connections within the Democratic Party, particularly with Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) due to their shared ties to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, makes her a key figure in shaping the convention’s trajectory. Her task now lies in shaping the convention’s narrative and highlighting the vital significance of the “Blue Wall” states in the Midwest, namely Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota.
With the appointments of Moore, Terrell, and Lau, the DNC is poised to embark on a collaborative journey to orchestrate an impactful and resonant convention, encapsulating the party’s vision and priorities for the upcoming election year.
The convention’s pivotal role in rallying support, shaping policy agendas, and spotlighting key regions within the Democratic base solidifies the importance of the newly formed leadership team’s role in the 2024 convention.