The coronavirus pandemic kept delegates at the Democratic National Convention from casting their roll-call votes for the party’s presidential nominee on a crowded convention floor, but the Democrats found a creative way to keep the tradition while showcasing the natural beauty and character of the country.
State delegations cast their votes stationed in locations that said something about their state, sometimes in gorgeous locations.
Commentators on Twitter raved about the format, with some saying that they even prefer the nationwide tour of the United States rather than the drawn-out floor process.
Here are 11 of the best remote Democratic nominating roll call vote locations:
11. Hawaii flaunted that it is the birthplace of President Barack Obama.
Hawaii casts 23 votes for Joe Biden #Dem pic.twitter.com/LQzvbvoVA9
— Free Speech TV (@freespeechtv) August 19, 2020
10. Delaware, the home state of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, featured the Amtrak station named after him.
Delaware was the last state to cast its virtual roll call. Biden’s home state passed so that it can be the decisive state to nominate Biden #DemConvention pic.twitter.com/KJZ6SsNMiA
— Mona Salama (@MonaSalama_) August 19, 2020
9. Vermont showed its own runner-up for the Democratic presidential nomination, Sen. Bernie Sanders, in a formation that some joked looked like the classic farmer and daughter painting American Gothic.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Jane Sanders appear in the Vermont roll call during the DNC.
Vermont cast 15 votes for Sanders and 9 votes for Joe Biden. https://t.co/2lrHmmN7WM #DemConvention pic.twitter.com/XkPN5adkiX
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) August 19, 2020
8. Rhode Island brought snacks.
Iconic pic.twitter.com/oB63Uc8gJT
— Rebecca Buck (@RebeccaBuck) August 19, 2020
7. Colorado showcased natural beauty.
Immigrant and Democratic Party activist Howard Chou represented Colorado during the DNC roll call. He spoke about the challenges of parenting during the pandemic. pic.twitter.com/nzvLLiVwwN
— Caitlyn Kim (@caitlynkim) August 19, 2020
6. Missouri perfectly framed the Old Courthouse inside the Gateway Arch located in St. Louis.
My hometown St. Louis, Missouri. #DemConvention #GatewayArch pic.twitter.com/fr8FGV1yII
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 19, 2020
5. Iowa, which was ravaged by a destructive derecho storm last week, showcased the breadbasket of America.
Iowa cast 38 votes for Joe Biden #DemConvention pic.twitter.com/co20JgC2Pu
— Free Speech TV (@freespeechtv) August 19, 2020
4. Georgia showed a new mural honoring the late Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon.
“My mentor Congressman John Lewis knew that the right to vote is sacred. Georgians know that our ability to vote is under attack… We will not be silenced.” – @DPGChair ?? #DemConvention pic.twitter.com/RD2yEiaEsV
— Georgia Democrats (@GeorgiaDemocrat) August 19, 2020
3. The uniformed soldiers featured in American Samoa’s shot may run into some problems — the Department of Defense prohibits the wearing of military uniforms at campaign events — but the tropical beach and mountain view showcases stunning natural beauty.
American Samoa delivers its delegate votes at the #DNCConvention with what appears to be two uniformed service members in the background, which is potentially a problem. pic.twitter.com/RG581SWZTo
— Leo Shane III (@LeoShane) August 19, 2020
2. New Mexico featured the Sandia mountains outside of the city of Albuquerque in a shot taken from the Sandia Pueblo reservation.
New Mexico: Home to 23 Indigenous sovereign nations with a rich multicultural history. We are all united by the love of this beautiful place we call home. And we believe that we owe it to the next generation to protect the natural & cultural resources that are their inherence. pic.twitter.com/fJaetLSe2L
— NRDC Action Fund (@NRDC_AF) August 19, 2020
1. Michigan, known for its long automobile manufacturing history, featured American-made cars in the background.
.@JoeBiden has always been there for Michigan. From our fight to rescue the auto industry to his leadership in guiding our communities out of the financial crisis. Tonight, I was honored to help nominate the next President of the United States, Joe Biden. pic.twitter.com/ncBPIDtoGa
— Gary Peters (@GaryPeters) August 19, 2020
