DNC 2024 Day 3 live updates: Walz tells Democrats to 'leave it on the field'

Walz introduced himself to the country and touted his accomplishments.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Ivan Pereira, Meredith Deliso, Tal Axelrod, and Brittany Gaddy
Last Updated: August 21, 2024, 7:31 PM EDT

The third night of the Democratic National Convention continued the themes of joy and freedom.

A who's who of speakers, including a surprise speech from Oprah Winfrey, headlined the night aimed to showcase vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

"Coach Walz" brought his energy to the crowd touting his and Vice President Kamala Harris' vision for the future of the country.

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Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz stands onstage with his daughter Hope, son Gus and wife Gwen Walz after he spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, August 21, 2024.
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    7:31 PM EDT

    Abortion access advocates warn dangers of Trump-Vance policies

    A few speakers who lead organizations focused on reproductive rights highlighted Vice President Kamala Harris' support of reproductive rights and abortion access, saying that a Donald Trump and JD Vance administration would roll back access to abortion.


    President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Alexis McGill Johnson speaks on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Aug. 21, 2024.
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    Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, spoke about South Carolina and Florida's six-week ban on abortion and how it impacted a Planned Parenthood patient in Georgia, who tried to go to those states because Georgia also bans abortion after six weeks.

    "I'm here to tell you, in no way are Donald J. Trump and JD Vance more qualified than doctors and women to make these decisions. We decide. We trust women. We trust doctors. And we trust Kamala Harris," she said.

    -ABC News' Oren Oppenheim

    7:20 PM EDT

    Campaign co-chair on DNC goals

    Delaware Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, the co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign, is now on stage.

    Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) speaks on stage during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    She told ABC News earlier this week that the campaign wanted to focus on how Harris and Walz will uplift the middle class during the convention.

    7:19 PM EDT

    Speakers highlight impact of bipartisan infrastructure law

    Local officials and workers are taking to the stage to speak about the impact of the bipartisan infrastructure law on their communities.

    The law is one of the signature policy achievements of the Biden-Harris administration. When it passed in the Senate, Vice President Harris was there to preside over the final vote.

    7:15 PM EDT

    Milwaukee Mayor Chevy Johnson made headlines for Trump remarks

    Milwaukee Mayor Chevy Johnson has taken to the stage.

    He made headlines in June after former President Donald Trump reportedly called Milwaukee "horrible" in a closed-door meeting weeks before the city hosted the Republican National Convention.

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mayor Cavalier Johnson speaks on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Aug. 21, 2024.
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    "Donald Trump was talking about things that he thinks are horrible. All of us lived through his presidency. So, right back at you, buddy," Johnson said in response during a news conference at the time.

    Asked at the time what he meant by the reported "horrible city" comment, Trump told Fox News he was referring to crime in Milwaukee and the 2020 election.