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.

Last Updated: August 22, 2024, 12:09 AM 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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    Aug 21, 2024, 8:59 PM EDT

    Democratic Senate candidates are avoiding the DNC

    Kim is the third Democratic Senate candidate to address the DNC, after Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester. All three are running in safely Democratic states. By contrast, vulnerable Democratic senators like Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Jacky Rosen of Nevada are staying away.

    —538’s Nathaniel Rakich

    Aug 21, 2024, 8:56 PM EDT

    Stevie Wonder performs 'Higher Ground'

    "This year I prayed very hard for peace to come to our worlds nations, but also to each one of our hearts," he said in remarks before his performance.
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    FULL SPEECH: Stevie Wonder addresses DNC before performing 'Higher Ground'

    "This year I prayed very hard for peace to come to our worlds nations, but also to each one of our hearts," he said in remarks before his performance.
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    Stevie Wonder performed "Higher Ground" for the DNC crowd.

    "This year I prayed very hard for peace to come to our world's nations, but also to each one of our hearts," he said in remarks before his performance.

    "Even though our hearts have been beaten and broken beyond prayer, I know the important action and now is the time to understand where we are and what it will take to win. Win the broken hearts. Win the disenchanted," he said. "Now is the time."

    Stevie Wonder speaks on stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 8:49 PM EDT

    Congressman in viral Jan. 6 photo

    New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim, who just spoke, was captured in a viral photo kneeling to clean up litter-lined floors of the U.S. Capitol after the insurrection.

    "What I learned on January 6 is that all of us, all of our, are caretakers for our great republic," Kim told the crowd.

    PHOTO: Rep. Andy Kim  speaks on stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention,  Aug.21, 2024 in Chicago.
    Rep. Andy Kim speaks on stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention, Aug.21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 8:48 PM EDT

    Jan. 6 video riles crowd up

    The video showing scenes from the Jan. 6 attack sparked chants of "lock him up," which only subsided once Thompson took the stage.

    The crowd has gotten very animated whenever the riot is brought up, often chanting for Trump's imprisonment.

    -ABC News' Tal Axelrod