Delegates from El Paso addressing immigration, other top concerns at Democratic National Convention
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Several El Pasoans are participating in the Democratic National Convention this week, happening Monday through Thursday in Chicago.
According to a press release sent last week by the El Paso County Democratic Party, members of the delegation include Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, State Senator Cesar Blanco, County Commissioner David Stout, Former City Council Representative Alexsandra Annello, Chairman Michael Apodaca, Yvonne Daniels, Alica De Jong Davis, Javier Paz, Jack Heydeman, and Craig Sterrette.
"As delegates, we are excited to hear from the numerous speakers and network with fellow Democrats across the country and its territories to ensure that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz become our next President and Vice President of the United States," the release read in part.
ABC-7 spoke with Apodaca, who is representing the El Paso County Democratic Party at the DNC. Watch the three videos attached to this story for more information about the delegates' time there; including how they plan to address top concerns among American voters, and more specifically, El Pasoans.