John Delaney's been running for President since 2017. Here's what he said he's ...

John Delaney has been running for president for almost two years -- he was the first Democrat to announce his campaign way back in 2017.

Here's what he told CNN's Jake Tapper he learned about the experience:

"Well, it's given me an amazing opportunity to listen to people, which is in many ways the most important thing for people who have the privilege to lead our country to do. To hear what's going on in communities, listen to the average American and hear what their concerns are and what's happening in their communities. So not only is it giving me an opportunity to introduce myself to people, Jake, but giving me the opportunity to really listen about what's really happening in our country."

Rica Llagas knows how hard it is become a US citizen.

The 19-year-old San Marcos student migrated to the US in 2006 and became a US citizen in 2013.

Today, she wants to hear directly from the candidates about their plans to make immigration more comprehensive.

"I know how hard it is to get here legally. It's very expensive, very time consuming process and I have a lot of sympathy for those who come here illegally, so I want to see how they mitigate the situations and make legal immigration something that's more comprehensive and speedier," Llagas said.

She also wants to know how they plan to help students deal with mounting debt that come with college loans.

Former Maryland Rep. John Delaney will take the stage soon at the Moody Theater at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.

After his hour is up, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will take questions for an hour at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, at 9 p.m. ET.

Here's what it looks like inside the Moody Theater:

Rep. John Delaney, a former congressman from Maryland, was the first Democrat to announce his campaign in July 28, 2017.

A self-made businessman, Delaney at one point was the youngest CEO on the New York Stock Exchange. Delaney has been running the longest, but is still working to gain name recognition.

He launched with a Washington Post op-ed titled "Why I'm Running For President" and campaign announcement video. In his op-ed, Delaney wrote that he was running in hopes America could "rise above our broken politics and renew the spirit that enabled us to achieve the seemingly impossible."

Watch his campaign video:

Three contenders for the 2020 Democratic nomination will answer questions at a town hall in Austin, Texas, moderated by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

The town hall at the South by Southwest conference will feature:

How to watch: The "CNN Democratic Presidential Town Hall @ SXSW" will air on CNN, CNN International and CNN Español, beginning at 7 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT. Viewers without a cable subscription can watch in the video player above or via CNNgo on mobile devices and connected televisions.