At DNC, Democrats were invigorated for Kamala Harris. Now, they’ve got to get to work.

The Democratic National Convention has just wrapped up at the United Center in Chicago. Now, the real challenge begins.

The convention was full of exciting moments, with performances by artists like Pink, The Chicks, Stevie Wonder, and John Legend, and speeches from notable figures like Oprah Winfrey, Barack and Michelle Obama, and former President Bill Clinton. On Thursday night, the energy was electric as Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination, with the crowd cheering and waving American flags.

But now, Harris has officially taken the lead, and there are just about 70 days left until the November election.

A few weeks ago, the Democratic Party seemed to be struggling, but the convention brought new energy. Democratic leaders, both at the state and federal levels, showed strong support for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Now, Democrats need to turn their excitement into action to avoid repeating the mistakes of the 2016 election when some voters assumed victory was certain.

In her acceptance speech, Harris talked about the tough battles she has fought in her career, saying that while they were challenging, the future is always worth fighting for.

Earlier in the week, Barack and Michelle Obama expressed their enthusiasm for Harris, but both reminded everyone that excitement alone isn’t enough. They stressed the importance of working hard over the next few weeks to ensure victory.

Michelle Obama spoke about the power of hope spreading across the country but warned against getting complacent. She urged supporters to focus on getting Harris elected, rather than worrying about whether it will happen.

Barack Obama followed up by encouraging everyone to put in the effort needed to win. He emphasized that if everyone does their part, they can help Harris become the next president.

Former President Bill Clinton also warned against overconfidence, reminding everyone that elections can slip away if people get distracted or too confident.

The convention may be over, but now it’s time for Democrats to turn their enthusiasm into hard work for the campaign. We’ll see if they can do it in the next couple of months.