Ceremonial roll call at the 2024 Democratic National Convention explained

A ceremonial roll call vote was held on August 20, 2024, during the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Kamala Harris was ceremonially nominated for president because she was formally nominated in a virtual vote held weeks before the convention.[1]

Described as a "celebratory roll call", state delegations ceremonially reported voting results for the presidential nomination. It was presided over by secretary of the Democratic National Committee, Jason Rae. Led by DJ Cassidy, each state's delegation was accompanied by their choice of background music during the roll call of the states, largely consisting of songs from artists from each respective state.[2] [3] [4]

During the roll call, Harris and her vice presidential running mate Tim Walz held a separate rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that was attended by 15,000 spectators. A portion of Harris' remarks after the roll call were telecast to the United Center immediately after the ceremonial roll call was finished.

The atmosphere of the roll call was likened by many outlets to a dance party, and seen as more exciting than conventional roll calls seen at most previous conventions.[5]

Roll call

Ceremonial roll call results, walk-on song choice, and notable roll call speaker(s)
StateSong choiceNotable speaker(s)Cast votes
Kamala HarrisPresentAbsent
Alabama"Sweet Home Alabama" – Lynyrd Skynyrd5600
Alaska"Feel It Still" – Portugal. The Man1900
American Samoa"Edge of Glory" – Lady Gaga1000
Arizona"Edge of Seventeen" – Stevie Nicks8500
Arkansas"Don't Stop" – Fleetwood MacLottie Shackelford, Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas (1987–1988)3600
California"The Next Episode" – Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg
"California Love" – 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre
"Alright" and "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar		Gavin Newsom, Governor of California (2019–present)48200
Colorado"September" – Earth, Wind & Fire8600
Connecticut"Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" – Stevie WonderNed Lamont, Governor of Connecticut (2019–present)
Jahana Hayes, U.S. Representative from (2019–present)		7310
Delaware"Higher Love" – Whitney Houston and KygoChris Coons, U.S. Senator from Delaware (2010–present)
Lisa Blunt Rochester, U.S. Representative from (2017–present)[6] 		3400
Democrats Abroad"Love Train" – The O'JaysMartha McDevitt-Pugh, Chair of Democrats Abroad (2023–present)2100
District of Columbia"Let Me Clear My Throat" – DJ KoolMuriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia (2015–present)[7] 4900
Florida"I Won't Back Down" – Tom PettyNikki Fried, chair of the Florida Democratic Party (2023–present)24340
Georgia"Welcome to Atlanta" — Jermaine Dupri ft. Ludacris
"Turn Down for What" and "Get Low" – Lil Jon (cameo appearance		Nikema Williams, U.S. Representative from (2021–present) and chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia[8] 12300
Guam"Espresso" – Sabrina CarpenterLou Leon Guerrero, Governor of Guam (2019–present)[9] 1200
Hawaii"24K Magic" – Bruno MarsJosh Green, Governor of Hawaii (2022–present)2360
Idaho"Private Idaho" – The B-52sLauren Necochea, chair of the Idaho Democratic Party (2022–present)2700
Illinois"Sirius" – The Alan Parsons ProjectElizabeth Hernandez, chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois (2022–present)
J. B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois (2019–present)[10] 		17610
Indiana"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" – Michael JacksonSean Astin, actor
André Carson, U.S. Representative from (2008–present)[11] 		8600
Iowa"Celebration" – Kool & the GangRita Hart, Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party[12] 4501
Kansas"Carry On Wayward Son" – KansasJeanna Repass, chair of the Kansas Democratic Party[13] 3900
Kentucky"First Class" – Jack HarlowAndy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky (2019–present)[14] 5600
Louisiana"All I Do Is Win" – DJ KhaledWendell Pierce, actor
Troy Carter, U.S. Representative from (2021–present)
Randal Gaines, chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party (2024–present)[15] 		4710
Maine"Shut Up and Dance" – Walk the MoonJanet Mills, Governor of Maine (2019–present)[16] 3000
Maryland"Respect" – Aretha FranklinWes Moore, Governor of Maryland (2023–present)[17] 11800
Massachusetts"I'm Shipping Up to Boston" – Dropkick MurphysSteve Kerrigan, chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party (2023–present)11600
Michigan"Lose Yourself" – EminemDebbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator from Michigan (2001–present)
Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan (2019–present)
Lavora Barnes, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party (2019–present)		12530
Minnesota"Kiss" and "1999" – PrinceAmy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator from Minnesota (2007–present)
Tina Smith, U.S. Senator from Minnesota (2018–present)[18] 		81100
Mississippi"Twistin' the Night Away" – Sam CookeCheikh Taylor, chair of the Mississippi Democratic Party (2023–present)4000
Missouri"Good Luck, Babe!" – Chappell RoanRuss Carnahan, chair of the Missouri Democratic Party (2023–present)6820
Montana"American Woman" – Lenny KravitzFormer Montana Senate Minority Leader Jon Sesso and Robyn Driscoll, chair of the Montana Democratic Party[19] 2400
Nebraska"Firework" – Katy PerryLeirion Gaylor Baird, mayor of Lincoln, Jane Kleeb, chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party and others[20] 3400
Nevada"Mr. Brightside" – The KillersDaniele Monroe-Moreno, chair of the Nevada Democratic Party (2023–present)4800
New Hampshire"Don't Stop Believin'" – Journey3400
New Jersey"Born in the U.S.A." – Bruce SpringsteenPhil Murphy, Governor of New Jersey (2018–present)
Joeigh Perella, transgender advocate
LeRoy J. Jones Jr., chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee (2021–present)[21] 		14220
New Mexico"Confident" – Demi LovatoJessica Velasquez, chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico (2021–present)4500
New York"Empire State of Mind" – Jay-Z ft. Alicia KeysHenry Garrido, executive director of District Council 37
Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York (2021–present)		29800
North Carolina"Raise Up" – Petey PabloAnderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party (2023–present)[22] 13100
North Dakota"Girl on Fire" – Alicia Keys1700
Northern Mariana Islands"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell1100
Ohio"Green Light" – John LegendLiz Walters, chair of the Ohio Democratic Party (2021–present)14210
Oklahoma"Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)" – Garth BrooksAlicia Andrews, chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party (2019–present)3600
Oregon"Float On" – Modest MouseRon Wyden, U.S. Senator from Oregon (1996–present)
Jeff Merkley, U.S. Senator from Oregon (2009–present)		7800
Pennsylvania"Black and Yellow" – Wiz Khalifa
"Motownphilly" – Boyz II Men		Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania (2023–present)
Dwan Walker, Mayor of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania[23] 		17800
Puerto Rico"Despacito" – Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee6000
Rhode Island"Shake It Off" – Taylor SwiftJoe Shekarchi, Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives (2021–present)[24] 3410
South Carolina"Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" – James BrownChristale Spain, chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party (2023–present)6500
South Dakota"What I Like About You" – The RomanticsChante Reddest, activist[25]
Shane Merrill, chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party[26] 		2000
Tennessee"9 to 5" – Dolly PartonJustin J. Pearson, member of the Tennessee House of Representatives (2023–present)
Hendrell Remus, chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party (2021–present)[27] 		7200
Texas"Texas Hold 'Em" – BeyonceEva Longoria, actor
Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood & daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards
Kate Cox, plaintiff in Cox v. Texas[28]
Gilberto Hinojosa, chair of the Texas Democratic Party (2012–present)[29] 		26330
Utah"Animal" – Neon TreesDiane Lewis, chair of the Utah Democratic Party (2021–present)3400
Vermont"Stick Season" – Noah Kahan2400
Virgin Islands"VI to the Bone" – Mic Love1300
Virginia"The Way I Are" – TimbalandBobby Scott, U.S. Representative from (1993–present)
Mark Warner, U.S. Senator from Virginia (2009–present)		11900
Washington"Can't Hold Us" – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton10190
West Virginia"Take Me Home, Country Roads" – John Denver2400
Wisconsin"Jump Around" – House of PainTony Evers, Governor of Wisconsin (2019–present)9410
Wyoming"I Gotta Feeling" – Black Eyed PeasJoe Barbuto, chair of the Wyoming Democratic Party (2017–present)1700
Totals
4,564451

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Weissert . Will . Democrats poised to virtually nominate Harris — and her running mate — by Aug. 7. July 24, 2024 . Associated Press . July 24, 2024.
  2. Web site: The DNC roll call featured a musical salute to each state. Here's what your state chose . Mandler, C . August 21, 2024 . August 21, 2024. NPR.
  3. News: Yoon . Robert . Convention delegates will nominate Harris, again. This time, there's less suspense and more pizzazz. August 20, 2024 . Associated Press . August 18, 2024.
  4. News: NBC Chicago Staff . August 21, 2024 . DNC roll call playlist: Full list of each state's 'walk-up' songs from night 2 of DNC . https://web.archive.org/web/20240821143640/https://www.nbcchicago.com/dnc-chicago-2024/dnc-roll-call-playlist-each-states-song-dnc-chicago/3527827/ . August 21, 2024 . August 21, 2024 . WMAQ-TV.
  5. Multiple source:
  6. Web site: Roth . Samantha-Jo . Lim . Naomi . Schultz . Marisa . DNC Roll Call Turns Into Live Concert and Dance Party to Nominate Kamala Harris . Colorado Springs Gazette . August 22, 2024 . en . August 20, 2024.
  7. Web site: Wise . Alana . Washington, D.C. Asks Harris to Support the District's Quest for Statehood During the DNC . NPR . August 23, 2024 . August 20, 2024.
  8. Web site: Murray . Judayah . Lil Jon surprises DNC crowd as Georgia casts 123 votes for Kamala Harris during roll call . FOX 5 Atlanta . August 23, 2024 . August 20, 2024.
  9. Web site: Licanto . Nestor . Guam Delegation Casts All 12 Votes for Harris During Democratic Convention . Pacific Daily News . August 23, 2024 . en . August 21, 2024.
  10. Web site: Gorner . Jeremy . Sheridan . Jake . Illinois throws support to Kamala Harris — with help from the Bulls' intro song — in ceremonial DNC roll call . Chicago Tribune . August 23, 2024 . August 21, 2024.
  11. Web site: Jackson . Cheryl V. . Sean Astin was all Hoosier when the DNC delegates delivered for Kamala Harris . The Indianapolis Star . August 23, 2024 . August 21, 2024.
  12. Web site: Kealey. Kate. Can you guess what song Iowa chose for the DNC roll call? Here's a full song list by state. Des Moines Register. September 29, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  13. Web site: Alatidd. Jason. What song ushered in Kansas Democrats as they cast their vote for Kamala Harris? . Topeka Capital-Journal. September 29, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  14. Web site: Sims . Chris . Watch Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear cast delegate votes for Kamala Harris at 2024 DNC . The Courier-Journal . August 20, 2024.
  15. Web site: Carroll . Metia . Louisiana chair for Democratic Party Announces Delegate Vote for Vice President Kamala Harris . WDSU . August 23, 2024 . en . August 21, 2024.
  16. Web site: Gov. Mills Presents Maine's DNC Votes, 30 of State's 32 Delegates Voted for Harris . WGME . August 23, 2024 . en . August 21, 2024.
  17. Web site: Democrats Turn Their Roll Call Into a Dance Party with Celebrities, State Specific Songs and Lil Jon . The Associated Press . August 23, 2024 . en . August 21, 2024.
  18. Web site: Jackson . Zoë . Minnesota's DNC roll call songs had local roots . The Minnesota Star Tirbune . August 23, 2024 . en . August 21, 2024.
  19. Web site: Ambarian . Jonathon . KTVH.com . Montana delegates deliver votes at Democratic National Convention . September 29, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  20. Web site: Porter . Chase . KLIN.com . Nebraska Democrats Cast Delegate Votes for Harris-Walz . September 29, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  21. News: Phil Murphy Teams Up with Trans Candidate for DNC Moment on LGBTQ Rights . Shore News Network . August 20, 2024 . August 23, 2024 .
  22. Web site: Democrats celebrate 'Coming Together' with Roll Call on Day Two of Democratic National Convention . The Times Weekly . August 23, 2024 . August 22, 2024.
  23. Web site: Darnay . Mike . Mayor Dwan Walker Represents Hometown of Aliquippa During Ceremonial Roll Call at DNC . CBS NEws . August 21, 2024.
  24. Web site: Belmore . Ryan . Rhode Island casts votes for Harris at the Democratic National Convention . What's Up Newp . August 23, 2024 . August 21, 2024.
  25. News: Benallie . Kalle . The Indigenous voices at the Democratic National Convention . ICT News . August 23, 2024 . en . August 22, 2024.
  26. Web site: DeSmet . Jordan . SD delegates 'fired up' about Harris-Walz ticket . Keloland . August 23, 2024 . August 21, 2024.
  27. Web site: Jones . Vivian . Justin Pearson on the Tennessee Three at the DNC: Lift voices for gun control . The Tennessean . August 21, 2024.
  28. Web site: Schapitl . Lexie . Kate Cox, Texas woman denied an abortion, announces she's pregnant again . NPR . August 23, 2024 . August 20, 2024.
  29. Web site: Morton . Joseph . Kate Cox leads Texas delegation in support for Kamala Harris in DNC roll call of states . The Dallas Morning News . August 23, 2024 . en . August 21, 2024.

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