Democratic national convention: who are the politicians to watch?

The theme of the event is passing the torch', giving the party the chance to spotlight its up-and-coming stars

Democrats will gather in Chicago on Monday to kick off their convention, where Kamala Harris will formally accept the party's presidential nomination. Party members have indicated that the theme of the week will be passing the torch" to a new generation of leaders, after Joe Biden cleared the way for Harris by abandoning his re-election campaign.

Conventions provide a unique opportunity for up-and-coming lawmakers to speak to a national audience and boost their name recognition as they prepare for their own possible presidential campaigns in the future.