When is the DNC? Everything to know about the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Update: This story has been updated to reflect President Biden's announcement that he is halting his reelection campaign on Sunday, July 21.

The 2024 Republican National Convention is a wrap. Now, the Democratic National Convention prepares to meet in Chicago next month.

During this year's RNC in Milwaukee, Former President Donald Trump formally accepted his nomination as the Republican presidential candidate and announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.

Here's what to know about the DNC.

When is the 2024 DNC?

The DNC will be held from August 19 and run through August 22.

Where is the 2024 DNC?

The 2024 DNC will take place in Chicago for the first time since 1996 when Former President Bill Clinton accepted the nomination for his second term.

President Joe Biden drops out of race

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is halting his reelection campaign, amid significant pressure from Democratic leaders who have voiced concerns that his chances of defeating former President Donald Trump in November has vanished.

This unprecedented decision adds further unpredictability to the 2024 election. Vice President Kamala Harris is now viewed as the leading candidate to step in as the Democratic nominee.

"It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President," Biden said in a written statement. "And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and my country for me to stand down and to focus solely on my duties as President for the rest of my term."

More: Which Democrats have called for Biden to step aside?

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: When is the DNC? What to know about the Democratic National Convention