Philadelphia’s State Sen. Sharif Street, one of 14 designated DNC Members that are part of the group headed to Chicago, serves as party chair and will be responsible for getting everyone seated on the floor, attending events, and making sure things go smoothly. — TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO / ABDUL SULAYMAN
by Marco Cerino
Philadelphia Tribune Staff Writer
When the Democratic National Convention gavels into session Monday, Pennsylvania will be one of the largest and most prominent delegations on the floor in Chicago. With all the attention the Keystone State has and will get for its 19 Electoral College votes, this means we’ll likely see a lot of familiar faces on camera during the four-day event in Chicago.
221 people from across the Commonwealth will participate in the convention as part of Pennsylvania’s delegation, including 185 voting delegates. After President Joe Biden won the state’s primary in April but ended his campaign on July 21, the delegation unanimously pledged their support to Vice President Kamala Harris. She secured the nomination in an uncontested virtual vote earlier this month and will be the 17th Democratic nominee elected on the convention’s first ballot or by acclimation.
State Sen. Sharif Street, one of 14...
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