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 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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Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 22, 2024.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 9:09 PM EDT

    Mindy Kaling hosts tonight

    Actress Mindy Kaling is tonight's celebrity host.

    In 2019, she and Harris went viral for a video in which they prepared masala dosa, a South Indian dish.

    In her introduction, Kaling referred to herself as "the woman who courageously outed Kamala Harris as Indian in an Instagram cooking video."
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    Mindy Kaling hosts DNC Day 3

    In her introduction, Kaling referred to herself as "the woman who courageously outed Kamala Harris as Indian in an Instagram cooking video."
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    In her introduction, Kaling referred to herself as "the woman who courageously outed Kamala Harris as Indian in an Instagram cooking video."

    Mindy Kaling attends Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 9:08 PM EDT

    Democrats lean on celebrities to energize crowd on Wednesday

    Musician Stevie Wonder performs on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago.
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    Democrats have already brought out multiple celebrities Wednesday, including musical legend Stevie Wonder and comedian Kenan Thompson. The crowd roared each time in surprise.

    John Legend will also perform later.

    Both parties have used celebrities, including wrestler Hulk Hogan at the Republican National Convention.

    Aug 21, 2024, 9:07 PM EDT

    Kenan Thompson of 'SNL' lampoons 'Project 2025'

    Veteran "SNL" actor Kenan Thompson performed a bit of a stump speech and variety skit at the DNC that poked fun at "Project 2025."

    Thompson brought the prop "Project 2025" book and talked with people across the country about how the conservative policies would harm them drawing boos and laughs from the crowd.

    Aug 21, 2024, 9:02 PM EDT

    Vulnerable House Democrat attending DNC tonight to support Walz

    Many vulnerable Democrats have skipped the convention in Chicago -- but not Marcy Kaptur.

    The Ohio Democrat, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, now represents a much redder seat after redistricting.

    A spokesperson said she traveled to Chicago today to hear Walz -- her former House colleague -- in person after calling for Harris to choose a running mate from the heartland.

    Her presence underscores how the new Harris ticket has reenergized Democrats and given even threatened members of the party hope that they can defend their seats in November and retake the House of Representatives.

    They see Walz as one of their own: While he served in Congress, he was one of the few House Democrats to win reelection in a district that supported Donald Trump. (Democrats lost the seat when he ran for governor in 2018.)

    -ABC News' Rachel Scott and Benjamin Siegel