The second night of the Democratic National Convention attracted a significant audience, with 20.6 million viewers tuning in, as reported by Nielsen data. This figure surpassed the viewership of the first night, which drew 20 million viewers.
Comparing this to the recent Republican National Convention held in Milwaukee, the DNC's viewership numbers were notably higher. The 2024 RNC's second night garnered 14.8 million viewers, featuring speeches from prominent figures like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
Furthermore, the 2020 DNC's second night had 19.2 million viewers, indicating a growth in viewership for this year's event. The Chicago convention showcased speeches from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama and was broadcasted across 12 television networks.
During Barack Obama's speech, which began at 11:03 p.m ET and concluded at 11:37 p.m, viewership peaked at 21.9 million viewers, demonstrating the impact of his address on the audience.
Among the television networks, MSNBC led the night with 5.1 million viewers, followed by CNN with 3.7 million, ABC with 3 million, NBC with 2.7 million, CBS with 2.2 million, and Fox News with 1.7 million viewers.
