"America, we got a lot of big fights ahead of us and we've got one hell of a fighter ready to take them on," Cooper said.
Cooper framed Harris' campaign as a fight, pointing to her history as a prosecutor and as California Attorney General. Cooper closed the run-up to Harris' speech by rallying delegates from the swing states.
"I want the American people to know, even if you don't agree with her on everything, Kamala Harris will fight for you until the very end," Cooper said.
North Carolina could prove to be a pivotal state in November as recent polling shows that Harris narrowed Republican nominee Donald Trump's lead in the state to two points since taking over the top of the Democratic ticket.
What to know about North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
Who he is: Cooper is the outgoing governor of North Carolina, having served in the position since 2017. Before governor, Cooper was the Tar Heel State's attorney general. Cooper's exit leaves the North Carolina gubernatorial race as one of the most races anticipated of the election season.
What role he plays: Cooper is a Democratic governor in a state with a Republican legislature and managed to win the 2016 and 2020 elections when the state's presidential votes went toward Donald Trump . Cooper's ability to walk the swing state fine line made him a contender for Harris' Vice-Presidential nomination.
Key quote: "She went toe to toe with some of the world's most powerful executives and she refused to give in."
The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.
Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.
How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC
The convention will air live on its website , from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.
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