TEXAS -- Former Vice President and current presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden will close out the upcoming Texas Democratic Convention, the Texas Democrats announced Thursday.
Being billed as the “largest virtual state convention in the country,” the week-long event will also feature big names including Beto O’Rourke, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Kamala Harris, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julián Castro.
Texas Democratic Party announces @KamalaHarris, @ewarren, and @JulianCastro as Convention Guest Speakers.
— Texas Democrats (@texasdemocrats) May 27, 2020
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The convention is scheduled for June 1-6 and will include several panels, a live general session, and other events.
Biden and O’Rourke are slated to speak on Saturday, June 6. During the convention, Texas Democrats will select delegates to send to the Democratic National Convention.
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa and Vice Chair Dr. Carla Brailey issued the following statement concerning Biden’s participation:
“The Texas Democratic Party is honored to host our next president, Joe Biden, as a speaker for our Texas Democratic Convention. America is desperately in need of new leadership. We need a president who will lead with empathy and experience. Joe Biden is a man of character and compassion who has always fought for the working and middle class.
“Texas is the biggest battleground state in the country. With Joe Biden at the top of the ticket, Texas Democrats will help him win the White House. This is our moment.”
Additional information concerning participants and events is available on the Texas Democrats’ website.