Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
The finalists offer fundraising access and suburban support as party leaders weigh logistics and battleground politics before a final decision later this year.
- On Thursday, Democrats narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as the party prepares for a wide-open primary to succeed President Donald Trump.
- The party did not specify why Atlanta and Chicago, which hosted the 2024 convention, were eliminated from consideration. Philadelphia, Denver, and Boston previously hosted in 2016, 2008, and 2004 respectively.
- These three finalists are liberal hubs bordered by suburbs vital to Democratic electoral strategy, while also providing access to labor unions, key demographics, and significant fundraising resources.
- Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said the cities submitted "incredibly strong bids," and party leaders expect to make a final selection later this year.
- Before the presidential primary gets into gear, Democrats are focused on this year's midterms to reclaim the Republican-led House and Senate; Republicans have already selected Houston for their 2028 convention.
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Atlanta left off the shortlist of 2028 DNC host cities
DNC Chairman Ken Martin visited Atlanta in April as part of the city's bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Jill Nolin/Georgia RecorderThe Democratic National Committee has narrowed its list of host cities for its 2028 national convention — and Atlanta did not make the cut. The Democratic and Republican national conventions are held every four years, during which delegates officially select that year’s presidential nominee. Both …
Denver named top 3 finalist for Democrats' 2028 national convention
From left, Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib, Gov. Jared Polis and DNC Chair Ken Martin address delegates and the media at Denver's Ball Arena on May 6, 2026, during a visit to evaluate the city's bid for the 2028 Democratic National Convention. (Photo by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline)Denver is one of three finalists the Democratic National Committee will consider to host its 2028 national convention. If selected, Colorado’s capital…
DNC Rejects Atlanta And Chicago For 2028 Convention
The Associated Press reports: Democrats on Thursday narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as their party looks ahead to a wide-open primary to succeed President Trump. Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said in a statement the cities put forward “incredibly strong bids,” and he promised the convention would be an “inspiring celebration of our party’s fu…
Atlanta Lashes Out Over DNC’s 2028 Convention Snub
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, a Democrat, accused the national party of “abandoning” both the South and Black voters writ large. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Local leaders in Atlanta heavily criticized the Democratic National Committee on Thursday for rejecting the city’s bid to host the 2028 convention, accusing the national party of “abandoning” both the South and Black voters writ large.In a letter obtained by multiple outlets, Andre Dickens, the ma…
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