When is the DNC? Here's what to know about 2024 convention after Biden drops out of race

LANSING — A day after President Joe Biden dropped out of his bid for a second term, it remains an open question what the Democratic ticket for president will look like when voters head to the polls in less than four months.

Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on social media platform X in the hours after his announcement, but the delegates at the Democratic National Convention in August will select the new Democratic presidential nominee. Delegates pledged to Biden after a series of state presidential primary wins can now cast their votes for someone else. All eyes are now on Chicago where the Democratic National Convention will be held.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, long speculated as a candidate as calls for Biden to step down swirled following a disastrous June debate with former President Donald Trump, said again Monday she has no interest running this year for president. On Monday morning at an event in Lansing, she endorsed Harris. Whitmer has not said whether she's among the Democrats Harris may consider as potential running mates but seemed to bat away the suggestion, telling reporters Monday that she's not planning to leave Michigan.

Biden, in a Sunday letter to the country, said "I believe it is in the best interest of my party and my country for me to stand down and to focus solely on my duties as President for the rest of my term."

Biden, 81, withstood calls for him to step aside for weeks that grew following the debate and a series of missteps during public appearances.

The Republican National Convention ended Thursday night in Milwaukee, where Trump formally accepted the party's nomination and announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.

Here's what we know about the 2024 Democratic National Convention and who could potentially become the party's nominee.

How will President Biden's drop impact Michigan ballots?

Absentee ballots have to be available for Michigan voters by Sept. 26, Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum, a Democrat, wrote in thread on X, reassuring people that Biden's drop out will not impact Michigan ballots. Byrum added, "no matter who appears on the ballot, Election Administrators in Michigan will conduct a safe and secure November Presidential Election, as we always do."

When are the upcoming elections dates in Michigan?

Michigan's Presidential Primary Election took place Feb. 27, which Biden won handily. The next election will be the state Primary Election on Aug. 6, and following will be Michigan's General Election on Nov. 5, where Trump and Vance and a Democratic presidential ticket will be on the ballot.

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When is the 2024 DNC?

The DNC is slated to take place Aug. 19-22

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Where is the 2024 DNC?

The 2024 DNC will be held in Chicago. It's the first time the convention will be held there since 1996, when former President Bill Clinton was nominated for his second term.

What happens at the DNC?

Delegates for the Democratic Party will travel to the DNC where they will express support for the party's nominee.

Democrats could end up choosing their nominee before the convention. Prior to Biden's announcement, the DNC had decided to confirm their nominee during a virtual roll call sometime before Aug. 7 to satisfy ballot deadlines in several states.

DNC members are set to meet Wednesday to discuss the next steps in the nomination process.

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Who could become the nominee?

Biden's announcement to drop out took place just over 100 days out from the Nov. 5 election, when he planned to take on Trump.

The president officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the next Democratic nominee.

The campaign formerly known as Biden for President, in a filing Sunday afternoon with the Federal Election Commission, changed its name to the Harris for President campaign.

That makes Harris’ bid for the Democratic nomination official, with her campaign assuming control of Biden’s campaign money. It also allows Harris to begin raising money for her own presidential bid.

In a statement the same day Biden made his historic announcement, former President Barack Obama praised Biden’s decision to end his campaign, saying he selflessly put America's interests ahead of his own. Obama’s statement made no mention of Harris, who is considered the frontrunner to replace Biden on the ticket.

Shortly after Biden announced he was withdrawing from the presidential race, in a phone interview with CNN, Trump said he expects to run against Harris, and predicted he would win.

Who are the other options?

In addition to Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Whitmer have all also been floated as possible replacements. All have been Biden supporters and campaign surrogates who were working to help get him reelected.

Marianne Williamson is technically still in the race after unsuspending her campaign in late February. However, she has received zero delegates. Rep. Dean Phillips (D- MN) dropped out after Super Tuesday, receiving four delegates overall.

Contributing: Michael Collins, Joey Garrison, Victor Hagan and Clara Hendrickson.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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