The final night of the Democratic National Convention drew an estimated 26.2 million viewers, with at least 20 million tuning in each day of the four-day event, according to Nielsen data. The audience peaked at 28.9 million viewers on Thursday, when Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris gave her acceptance speech. In comparison, the final night of the Republican National Convention attracted an average audience of 25.4 million viewers.
Nielsen measures convention viewership by calculating the percentage of television-owning households that tuned in. Households ratings for the final night of the 2024 Democratic convention were 15.2. The convention featured prominent figures such as Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and performances by Pink, The Chicks, Stevie Wonder, and John Legend.
During her acceptance speech, Harris emphasized her working class upbringing, promised to fight for all Americans, and warned about the consequences of a second Trump presidency. The convention also included surprise appearances from Oprah Winfrey, Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, and musical performances.
Overall, viewership for political conventions has been declining over the years, but this year’s convention saw a slight increase in audience numbers due to the contentious election cycle. Michelle Obama’s speech at the convention, calling on viewers to take action, was one of the most memorable moments of the event.
Photo credit
www.usatoday.com