Across America|News|
Illegal Voting By Noncitizens Is Rare. Why Is It Suddenly A Big Deal?
A 1996 law prohibits noncitizens from voting in elections for president or Congress. Violators can be fined, imprisoned or deported.
2024 Presidential Election
Chicago, IL|News|
Packed Arena For DNC Finale, No Room For Palestinians: Day 4 Analysis
Passionate celebrations in the United Center as Kamala Harris delivers the biggest speech of her life after snubbing uncommitted delegates.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Harris' Big Moment, Dem Rising Stars: Takeaways From DNC's Last Night
Pro-Palestinian delegates never got the chance to take the stage and address the convention.
Chicago, IL|News|
Bill Clinton Says Harris Is 'President Of Joy' We Need: Day 3 Analysis
As uncommitted delegates demand representation outside, night 3 inside is marked by emotional appeals and the cast of the veep's veepstakes.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
'Health Care And Housing Are Human Rights': Walz Speaks At DNC
Oprah Winfrey also returned to Chicago, alongside speakers Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Pete Buttigieg.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Obama Plays The Hits, This Time With New Algorithm: DNC Day 2 Analysis
Kamala Harris was portrayed as a “joyful warrior” who doesn’t take any “BS.” So far, she also doesn’t take questions.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi: DNC Night 3 Schedule
The Minnesota governor and the Harris' pick to be vice president will introduce himself to a national audience Wednesday night.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Mass Arrests As Protesters, Chicago Police Clash At Israeli Consulate
"We were not the initiators of violence," police said, as anti-Israel protests lead to dozens of arrests and accusations of brutality.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Gov. Shapiro To Speak At DNC In Chicago Wednesday Night
The Pennsylvania governor is among primetime speakers including former President Bill Clinton and new VP candidate Tim Walz.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Whitmer To Speak At The Democratic National Convention
Whitmer is expected to speak the same night Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepts the Democratic nomination.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Pritzker Touts Harris' IL Ties, Obama Slams Trump's 'Weird Obsession'
Speakers on night two of the Democratic National Convention included the Obamas and Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, JB Pritzker: DNC Night 2 Schedule
Here's the scheduled list of speakers for the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
DNC Day 1 Analysis: Dems Paint Picture Of Prosecutor Vs. Felon
Past and present Democratic Party leaders gathered in the United Center, as protestors outside pushed back against pro-Israel policies.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
'I Gave My Best To You': Biden Speaks At DNC, Rallies Party For Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris also made a surprise appearance, alongside speakers including Hillary Clinton and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Protesters Partially Breach Fence Surrounding DNC
Protesters were confronted by police and eventually cleared the area. Four people were arrested, according to reports.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
DNC Begins In Chicago: Speaker Schedule, What To Know
A schedule of speakers and hosts as delegates convene in Chicago.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Trump Coming To MI Tuesday For Campaign Speech
Trump last visited Michigan in July, just days after a gunman tried to assassinate him at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|News|
Vance Slams Harris, Walz During Pittsburgh-Area Campaign Stop
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance had harsh words for the Democratic ticket during a Pittsburgh appearance Thursday.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Walz 'Misspoke' In 'Weapons Of War' Reference, Harris Campaign Says
Tim Walz “misspoke” in a 2018 video about "weapons of war that I carried in war,” a Harris-Walz campaign spokesperson said Saturday.
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Kamala Harris Picks Gov. Tim Walz Of MN As Running Mate
In Tim Walz, Kamala Harris is adding a folksy, Midwestern governor with a liberal record to her presidential ticket.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Gov. Shapiro To Campaign For Kamala Harris In PA This Weekend
The favorite for the Democratic VP job will appear as stakes are raised in the battleground state.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Deep-Blue California Is A Piggy Bank For Kamala Harris — And Donald Trump
Kamala Harris is bringing back Democratic donors. Donald Trump is counting on V.P. pick JD Vance to raise money in Silicon Valley.
Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Trump, JD Vance To Rally In St. Cloud, MN On Saturday
Saturday's Donald Trump rally is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|News|
Registered Republicans Overtake Democrats In Bucks County
Officials said Bucks County has flipped to Republicans in the registered voter count as of Monday, according to statistics.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Biden To Address Nation Wednesday On Decision To Drop Reelection Bid
Biden, who is now testing negative for COVID-19, departed Delaware Tuesday after nearly a week of isolating at his Rehoboth Beach home.
Across America|News|
Harris Claims Most Of The Delegates She Needs, Sets Fundraising Record
As he handed off the mantle of leadership to Harris, President Joe Biden added: "I'm watching you kid. I love you."
Across California, CA|News|
Pelosi Endorses Harris As CA Democrats Rally Around One Of Their Own
California Democrats also praised Biden, who ended his campaign, as a transformative leader who put the needs of the country before his own.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Biden Dropping Out Of Race For Re-Election; Harris To Run
Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, who said she intends to “earn and win this nomination.”
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Obama, Pelosi Join Fresh Push For Biden To Reconsider 2024 Race
Democrats increasingly worry the party could lose the ability to take control of the House if Biden doesn't step away from the 2024 race.
Across America|News|
Biden Tests Positive For COVID As Scrutiny Of Health, Stamina Persists
President Joe Biden has mild symptoms and "will self-isolate and will continue to carry out his duties fully," the White House said.
Across California, CA|News|
Schiff Calls On Biden To Drop Out, Citing 'Serious Concerns'
The ranking Democratic lawmaker and frontrunner in the California senate race said it was time for the president to "pass the torch."
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Democratic National Committee Investing $15M In 7 Swing States
The Democratic National Committee saidTuesday that it is investing $15 million in state parties, meant to help them open more field offices.
Across America|News|
Fact Focus: A Look At False Claims Around Trump Assassination Attempt
False claims and conspiracy theories are copious as authorities investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Across America|News|
Biden And Trump Are Worlds Apart In Rare Contest Between 2 Presidents
The man voters choose in November will seek to shape the landscape of American life in ways wholly distinct from the other.
Plainfield, IL|News|
Debbie Kraulidis Leads Pledge At Republican Convention: Report
The first session of the Republication National Convention kicked off Monday in Milwaukee.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Trump Picks J.D. Vance Of Ohio, Once A Fierce Critic, For VP
Former President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social network that he was choosing the Ohio senator as his running mate.
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Top CT Democrat Calls For Biden To Exit 2024 Presidential Race
Congressman Jim Himes, who represents the 4th District, is the first of CT's congressional delegation to call for Biden's exit from the race
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Should Joe Biden Drop Out? Patch Readers Divided In Pulse Survey
President Joe Biden faces multiple calls to release his delegates to a candidate who may be better able to defeat Donald Trump in November.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Biden Borrows Tactics From Trump As He Tries To Put Debate Behind Him
As an increasingly defiant Biden rejects calls to step aside after a disastrous debate, he's looking at how Trump weathered controversies.
Across America|News|
'Time For It To End': Biden Tells Hill Democrats He's Staying In Race
Anxiety is running high as top-ranking Democratic lawmakers are joining calls for Biden to step aside despite his defiance.
