New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to Speak on Health Care at 2024 DNC in Chicago
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is scheduled to speak on health care at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Tuesday, according to a statement from her office.
While the exact time of her address was not specified, the governor’s office highlighted her previous role as New Mexico’s state secretary of health under former Governor Bill Richardson. Lujan Grisham, who serves as a delegate for New Mexico at the DNC, will be accompanied by three staff members, with their travel expenses covered by her political action committee.
In addition to her speech, Lujan Grisham will participate in a panel discussion featuring other Democratic female governors. The panel, hosted by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, star of the political comedy “Veep” and former co-star of “Seinfeld,” is anticipated to be a key event at the convention, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Lujan Grisham has personal ties to prominent figures in the Democratic Party, including Vice President Kamala Harris, who officiated her wedding to Manny Cordova in 2022.
Mayor Tim Keller of Albuquerque is also attending the DNC as a delegate. In a statement, Keller expressed his honor in representing New Mexico at the convention, emphasizing the significance of the event.
“I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to this important process,” Keller said.
For those interested in the DNC’s full schedule of events, details are available online, and the convention can be streamed on various social media and streaming platforms.
