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Chicago Makes Its Case for 2028 DNC as Party Team Concludes Three-Day Site Tour

Party leaders are weighing Chicago’s proven operations against swing-state options.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris greet U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden onstage. The first day of the convention was largely dedicated to Biden’s legacy before shifting focus to Harris. The convention, held at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., began Aug. 19, 2024, with Harris accepting the Democratic nomination.
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Overview

  • The Chicago 2028 Host Committee, which welcomed DNC leaders for a three-day review that began Monday, led tours of the United Center and the soon-to-open Obama Presidential Center.
  • Technical staff met with local officials to assess transportation, security and broadcast needs, using 2024 lessons on protests and logistics as a guide.
  • The city points to 2024 results to argue low risk, citing $97 million raised, $83 million spent, no DNC debt, and an estimated $371 million in local economic impact.
  • Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson pressed the case in person, with Pritzker saying he would contribute again without naming an amount.
  • The DNC is finishing visits to five finalists and expects to choose the 2028 host next spring, a decision that could favor battleground states over reliably Democratic Illinois.