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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

Democratic National Committee narrows 2028 presidential convention host city finalists to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia

The Democratic National Committee has selected Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia as the three finalists to host the 2028 presidential nominating convention. A final decision on the host city is expected to be announced later this year.

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Why It Matters

The selection of a convention site impacts local economies and serves as the official platform for the party to launch its 2028 presidential campaign.

Key Facts

  • The Democratic National Committee narrowed the 2028 convention host city list to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia.
  • The 2028 Democratic convention is scheduled for August 7-10, 2028.
  • Atlanta and Chicago were removed from the list of potential host cities.
  • A final decision on the host city is expected to be made later this year.
  • The Republican Party has already selected Houston to host its 2028 convention.
  • DNC officials visited all five candidate cities in April and May to evaluate logistics and fundraising capacity.
  • Philadelphia previously hosted the Democratic convention in 2016, Denver in 2008, and Boston in 2004.

Who's Mentioned

locationAtlanta“City eliminated from consideration.”locationHouston“Selected site for the 2028 Republican convention.”locationPhiladelphia“Finalist city for the 2028 convention.”locationDenver“Finalist city for the 2028 convention.”organizationDemocratic National Committee“The party organization managing the convention selection process.”locationBoston“Finalist city for the 2028 convention.”locationChicago“City eliminated from consideration; hosted 2024 convention.”personKen Martin“Democratic National Committee Chairman.”personDonald Trump“Current President of the United States.”