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Democrats narrow 2028 convention finalists to Denver, Boston and Philadelphia

By The Likely · Updated Oct 2, 6:54 AM ET · Drawn from 5 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

The Democratic National Committee shortlisted Denver, Boston and Philadelphia on August 20, 2026, to host the 2028 convention, eliminating Atlanta and Chicago.

Why it mattersA convention could generate an economic boost of over $400 million for Denver and Colorado.

How we got here

  1. The DNC announced convention dates and named Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia for spring site visits. Democrats
  2. The DNC narrowed convention host contenders to Denver, Boston, and Philadelphia, eliminating Atlanta and Chicago. CBS News

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