Democrats, including Idaho Democratic Chairwoman Lauren Necochea and Idaho Senator Melissa Wintrow, are gathering in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.
- Vice President Kamala Harris announced her candidacy just weeks ago, naming Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.
- Necochea and Idaho Democrats expressed their excitement for the Democratic ticket as Election Day grows closer.
- The convention runs from Aug. 19 through Aug. 22.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story.)
“People are just starting to trickle in, but there is certainly a level of excitement that’s palpable,” says Idaho Democratic Chairwoman Lauren Necochea.
Nearly a month after Vice President Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for president, Democrats are gathering in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, including Idaho Democratic Party Chairwoman Necochea.
“Lots of excitement, lots of enthusiasm about what the Harris-Walz ticket means for our country and what this momentum we have means for Election Day,” says Chairwoman Necochea.