On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, Nevada State Senator Catherine Cortez Masto took the stage to share her experiences working with Vice President Kamala Harris when both served as attorneys general in the Sun Belt states.
Cortez Masto told the crowd that she and Harris took on big banks and stood up for families during the foreclosure crisis. They held criminals accountable by putting cross-border criminals and drug smugglers behind bars. They also met with survivors of human trafficking to better understand who they were fighting for while advocating for justice.
“As we worked together, I quickly learned what kind of person she is: she is a strong leader,” said Cortez Masto.
Live updates from the Democratic National Convention: What time does the DNC start? Who are the speakers?
The Democratic National Committee convention is taking place in Chicago until Thursday, and Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to officially accept the party’s nomination for the 2024 election on Thursday.
What you should know about Catherine Cortez Masto
- Who is she: Catherine Cortez Masto was first elected to the Senate in 2016, becoming the first female senator from Nevada and the first Latina ever elected to the Senate from any state. She joined the Senate at the same time as Kamala Harris, who became the first South Asian and second Black woman elected to the chamber.
- What role it plays: She is the first Latina in the Senate and a former prosecutor and attorney general.
- Key quote: “And believe me – (Harris) will fight for our families and our freedoms. Now we have to fight for them,” Cortez Masto said.
Watch Catherine Cortez Masto’s full speech here:
Watch: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s full speech at the DNC convention
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto was one of the speakers on the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
When and where will the DNC take place
The Democratic National Convention will take place from August 19 to 22 in Chicago, Illinois.
The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.
Chicago has hosted the Democratic National Convention eleven times, most recently in 1996, when President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second term at the United Center.
How to watch and stream the DNC 2024
The convention will be broadcast live on the organization’s website from the United Center in Chicago on Monday from 6:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time) and on the other days from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time).
USA TODAY will provide live stream coverage of the DNC every night Monday through Thursday on YouTube.
What are the themes for each night of the DNC?
The DNC announced the evening’s themes for the convention. The title of the convention is “For the People, For Our Future.”
Here are the topics for each evening:
- Monday: “For the people”
- Tuesday: “A bold vision for America’s future”
- Wednesday: “A fight for our freedoms”
- Thursday: “For our future”
