CHICAGO — This is a very different Democratic National Convention than the one delegates had anticipated ... labor union buttons and brat-green buttons. There was the typical state-pride apparel ...

Among those excited button buyers is Idaho delegate Kevin Moxley ... LaMer said she bought Biden merchandise during the last election cycle, and has been buying political-themed items since ...

They take part in selecting a candidate to represent their party in the November general election. Delegates are usually early supporters of a candidate, party insiders or activists. Parties at ...

But, Johnson said, “the stakes have never been higher” for an election. Johnson gathered with other LGBTQ+ delegates, Democratic Party officials, celebrity guests and allies at a rooftop bar ...

In 2015, Jackson published longitudinal research that spanned from 1972 to 2008 — ten elections — assessing DNC and RNC delegate opinions. He said in-person conventions facilitate coalition ...