NJDSC Releases Public Schedule for Democratic National Convention

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Democratic State Committee is releasing the following public schedule for the New Jersey delegation at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. All events listed below are open to the press, and all events will either be held virtually or outdoors with social distancing measures in place.

Monday August 17

Virtual Delegate Breakfast

Location: Held virtually via Zoom

Time: 9:30-11:00am

Description: Every morning, delegates will gather virtually via Zoom to hear from members of the NJ congressional delegation, as well as other special guests.

Speakers: Chairman John Currie (9:30am), Governor Phil Murphy (9:35-9:45am), Senator Booker (9:50-10:00am), Rep. Donald Norcross (10:05-10:15am), Rep. Donald Payne (10:20-10:30), Rep. Albio Sires (10:35-10:45am)

Tuesday August 18, 2020

Virtual Delegate Breakfast

Location: Held virtually via Zoom

Time: 9:30-11:15am

Description: Every morning, delegates will gather virtually via Zoom to hear from members of the NJ congressional delegation, as well as other special guests.

Speakers: NJDSC Vice Chair Peg Schaffer (9:30am), First Lady Tammy Murphy (9:35-9:45am), Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver (10:05-10:15am), Congressional candidate Amy Kennedy (10:20-10:30am), Congressional candidate Stephanie Schmid (10:35-10:45am), Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (10:50-11:00am), Rep. Mikie Sherrill 11:05-11:15am)

Female Democratic Governor’s Panel

Location: Held virtually via Zoom (Link will be provided prior to event)

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Description: Panel to celebrate 100 year anniversary of Women’s Suffrage featuring six Women Democratic Governors

Speakers: Governor Phil Murphy & First Lady Tammy Murphy (7:00-7:10pm), Governor Kathleen Sebilius, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Governor Gina Raimondo, Governor Kate Brown, Governor Laura Kelly, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor Janet Mills

Chairman’s Evening Reception

Location: Liberty House, 76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City

Time: 7-11pm (Weather permitting)

Description: Delegates and special guests are invited to attend an opening night in-person reception to celebrate the beginning of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

Wednesday August 19, 2020

Virtual Delegate Breakfast

Location: Held virtually via Zoom

Time: 9:30-11am

Description: Every morning, delegates will gather virtually via Zoom to hear from members of the NJ congressional delegation, as well as other special guests.

Speakers: Chairman John Currie (9:30am), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (9:35-9:45am), Rep. Tom Malinowski (10:05-10:15am), Rep. Andy Kim (10:20-10:30am), Biden delegate Shannon Cuttle (10:35-10:45),

Flip the Senate Virtual Rally

Location: Held virtually via Zoom (Link will be provided prior to event)

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Description: Virtual rally hosted by Senator Cory Booker featuring Democratic candidates looking to turn the Senate blue in 2020

Speakers: Jaime Harrison (SC), Mark Kelly (AZ), Sara Gideon (ME), Cal Cunningham (NC), John Hickenlooper (CO), Jon Ossoff (GA), Amy McGrath (KY)

Thursday August 20, 2020

Virtual Delegate Breakfast

Location: Held virtually via Zoom

Time: 9:30-11am

Description: Every morning, delegates will gather virtually via Zoom to hear from members of the NJ congressional delegation, as well as other special guests.

Speakers: Chairman John Currie (9:30am) Governor Murphy (9:35-9:45am), Senator Bob Menendez (9:50-10:00am), Rep. Frank Pallone (10:05-10:15am), Rep. Bill Pascrell (10:20-10:30am),

NE Regional Virtual Event

Location: Held virtually via Zoom (Link will be provided prior to event)

Time: 1-3pm

Description: Virtual meeting of the NE states including musical and comedy acts to kick off the final night’s festivities.

Speakers: TBD

Closing Reception with Governor Murphy

Location: Berkeley Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park

Time: 7-11pm (Weather permitting)

Description: Delegates and special guests are invited to attend a closing night in-person reception to celebrate the conclusion of the 2020 Democratic National Convention and the nomination of Vice-President Joe Biden as Democratic Party nominee.