2024 Democratic National Convention
Coverage of 2024 Democratic National Convention in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan’s top election official wins Democratic primary for governor, advances to battleground race
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic primary for governor, defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. She will face either Rep. John James or Perry Johnson in the general election, with the race highlighted by election security and policy issues.
- Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling To Retire After Overseeing Historic Drop In Crime
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his retirement on July 15 after overseeing a historic drop in crime, including a record reduction in homicides and violent crime. Mayor Brandon Johnson praised his leadership, and interim replacement Fred Waller will lead the department during the search for a new superintendent.
- ActBlue C.E.O. to Invoke Fifth Amendment in Testimony to Congress
Regina Wallace-Jones, the chief executive of ActBlue, will invoke the Fifth Amendment during her testimony to Congress. The article notes her presence at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.