Former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black female senator, will deliver the Illinois votes at the Democratic National Convention, where Kamala Harris, the second Black female senator becomes Joe Biden’s running mate.
Moseley Braun, who was also the first female senator to be elected from Illinois, will cast the Illinois votes during the Tuesday roll call in a pre-recorded segment at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, a source told the Chicago Sun-Times
The building is high on symbolism. Former President Barack Obama announced his presidential bid in front of the Old State Capitol and returned to announce that he picked Joe Biden to be his vice president pick.
It’s also where Abraham Lincoln delivered his historic House Divided speech on June 16, 1858, after he accepted the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.
Carol Moseley Braun and Sen. Paul Simon at Moseley Braun’s campaign headquarters in 1992.
Sun-Times archives.
Picking Moseley Braun is also very symbolic. Harris is the first woman of color to be on a major party vice presidential ticket.
A South Side resident, Moseley Braun, elected in 1992, served one term in the Senate. She ran for president in 2004 and for mayor of Chicago in 2011.
Roll Call: Full List
The Democratic convention’s “Roll Call Across America” on Tuesday night will feature representatives from 57 states and territories casting ballots to officially nominate Biden as the 2020 presidential nominee. The 30-minute roll call process will be conducted by rapid-fire teleconference, featuring the following participants:
ALABAMA
Rep. Terri Sewellwill invoke the memory of Rep. John Lewis to advocate for restoring the Voting Rights Act.
ALASKA
Veteran, fisherman, and party activistChuck Degnanwill discuss the impact of climate change on tribal waters.
AMERICAN SAMOA
Party leadersAliitama SotoaandPatti Matilawill celebrate American Samoa’s legacy of military service—and Joe Biden’s work to improve the territory’s infrastructure.
ARIZONA
Middle school social studies teacherMarisol Garciawill discuss remote learning from the perspective of teachers, parents, and activists.
ARKANSAS
ChefGilbert Alaquinezwill describe his work delivering meals prepared at the Clinton Presidential Center to local families via food trucks.
CALIFORNIA
Sec. Hilda SolisandRep. Barbara Leewill highlight the importance of Joe Biden’s clean energy plan for communities of color.
COLORADO
Immigrant and party activistHoward Chouand his family will discuss the challenges facing working parents during the pandemic.
CONNECTICUT
Veteran firefighterPeter Carozzawill explain why he and his fellow first responders trust in Joe Biden’s courage and commitment to working Americans.
DELAWARE
Gov. John CarneyandSen. Tom Carperwill share a local perspective on Delaware’s favorite son.
DEMOCRATS ABROAD
OrganizerJulia Bryanwill offer a call to action for Americans living abroad to get involved in this election.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Mayor Muriel Bowserwill issue a call for DC statehood.
FLORIDA
Gun safety activistFred Guttenbergwill describe Joe Biden’s compassion in the wake of his daughter’s murder in Parkland and commitment to defeating the NRA.
GEORGIA
State Sen. Nikema Williams, candidate for John Lewis’s seat in Congress, will urge viewers to overcome voter suppression.
GUAM
Party chairSarah Thomas-Nededogwill celebrate the 70th anniversary of Guam citizens becoming American citizens.
HAWAII
Civil rights activistDr. Amy Agbayaniwill offer a special personal message to American immigrants.
IDAHO
Mayor Lauren McLeanwill share her city’s bold response to climate change.
ILLINOIS
Ambassador Carol Moseley Braunwill discuss the Biden plan for racial justice in housing.
INDIANA
Former South BendMayor Pete Buttigiegwill describe his city’s revitalization and the Biden plan to do the same nationwide.
IOWA
Secretary Tom Vilsackwill take a moment to share best wishes for Iowans suffering after last week’s storm.
KANSAS
Fourth-generation family farmerMark Pringlewill share his concern about the future of rural America and his confidence in the Biden plan for revitalizing rural communities.
KENTUCKY
Education advocateColmon Elridgewill share a personal story about Joe Biden’s commitment to improving American health care.
LOUISIANA
Rep. Cedric Richmondand New OrleansMayor LaToya Cantrellwill visit a thriving independent art studio to highlight the importance of small businesses to cities.
MAINE
State Rep. Craig Hickman,the first openly gay African American to serve in the Maine House of Representatives, will take us inside his American dream.
MARYLAND
City Council President Brandon Scottand college studentBianca Shahwill describe the Biden plan for racial justice in the economy.
MASSACHUSETTS
State Rep. Claire Croninwill highlight the Biden plan to help our economy recover from the pandemic.
MICHIGAN
Sen. Gary Petersand UAW auto workerRay Currywill discuss how Joe Biden saved the Michigan auto industry and his plan to create a million new auto jobs.
MINNESOTA
Sen. Amy Klobucharwill discuss Joe Biden’s ability to bring people together before throwing it across the Mississippi River to St. PaulMayor Melvin Carter.
MISSISSIPPI
College presidentDr. Carmen Walterswill discuss the history of the HBCU she leads and the Biden plan to invest in these important institutions.
MISSOURI
BricklayerReuben Gillwill praise the contributions of his fellow working men and women and the Biden plan to invest in infrastructure.
MONTANA
Recent college graduateRachel Prevostwill describe her senior year of remote learning and highlights the importance of rural broadband.
NEBRASKA
Meatpacking plant employeeGeraldine Wallerwill share a personal perspective on the dangers facing essential workers during the pandemic.
NEVADA
Backed by an array of working Nevadans,Rep. Dina Tituswill describe the Biden plan for putting workers first in our economy.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Gov. John Lynchwill offer his personal endorsement of Joe Biden’s leadership skills.
NEW JERSEY
Gov. Phil Murphywill mark the impact of the pandemic on his state and explains why Joe Biden is the right leader to help us recover.
NEW MEXICO
Tribal member andstate Rep. Derrick Lentewill celebrate his state’s diversity and commitment to preserving natural and cultural resources.
NEW YORK
Registered nurse and a member of 1199SEIUScheena Iyande Tanniswill offer a raw personal perspective on the dangers facing health care workers.
NORTH CAROLINA
Longtime Democratic activistCozzie Watkinswill offer a call to action for Black women.
NORTH DAKOTA
Tribal citizen and advocateCesar Alvarezwill discuss his unique path to college and Joe Biden’s plan to open up educational opportunity.
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
Party chairNola Kileleman Hixwill describe her organizing efforts as the young leader of the party in the NMI.
OHIO
Rep. Tim Ryanand IBEW organizerJosh Abernathywill describe Donald Trump’s broken promises to Ohio workers and the Biden plan to invest in America.
OKLAHOMA
Party chairAlicia Andrewswill reflect on the lessons of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
OREGON
ActivistDr. Rosa Colquittand registered nurseTravis Nelsonwill discuss racial disparities in health care.
PENNSYLVANIA
Sen. Bob Casey,a fellow Scranton native, will talk about how Joe Biden’s childhood in Scranton formed his commitment to working families.
PUERTO RICO
Sen. Carmelo Rios-Santiago, will highlight Donald Trump’s abandonment of Americans in Puerto Rico.
RHODE ISLAND
State Rep. Joseph McNamarawill discuss the impact of the pandemic on his state’s restaurants and fisherman and shows off the mouth-watering flavors of Rhode Island seafood.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Senate candidateJaime Harrisonwill speak from the alma mater of Rep. Jim Clyburn and his late wife Emily.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Tribal activistKellen Returns From Scoutwill issue a plea for forward-looking leadership.
TENNESSEE
On the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, college studentKeely Sagewill visit the headquarters of the suffragists to discuss her own first vote for President and the role of women in this election.
TEXAS
Rep. Veronica Escobarwill reflect on the lessons of the August 2019 massacre in El Paso.
UTAH
Salt Lake CountyMayor Jenny Wilsonwill debunk misinformation about mail-in voting.
VERMONT
Gubernatorial candidate andLt. Gov. David Zuckerman, joined by Jane and Bernie Sanders and other Vermont activists, will speak out for justice.
VIRGIN ISLANDS
Chair Cecil Benjaminwill lead a colorful tribute to Joe Biden’s leadership.
VIRGINIA
ActivistKhizr Khanwill reflect on the racial violence that claimed a life in his beloved home city of Charlottesville.
WASHINGTON
State Rep. My-Linh Thai, a former refugee, will share her commitment to the public schools that gave her a chance to contribute to her new home.
WEST VIRGINIA
Veteran educator and union organizerFred Albertwill discuss how teachers and parents can work together to create change.
WISCONSIN
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barneswill share his personal story and a call to action for a brighter future.
WYOMING
ActivistsJudy and Dennis Shepherdwill discuss Joe Biden’s leadership to stop hate crimes against LGBTQ Americans in the wake of their son Matthew’s murder.
