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DNC Narrows 2028 Convention Contenders to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia

The shortlist reflects the party’s focus on fundraising, logistical capacity and battleground advantage with a final site to be picked later this year.

FILE - The Boston harbor and the city skyline are photographed, Oct. 28, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
FILE - The skyline in Philadelphia, is photographed, Feb. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
FILE - Motorists drive on southbound Interstate 25 with the city skyline in the background April 30, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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Overview

  • The DNC announced the cut to three cities on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, after officials visited five candidate cities in April and May to judge readiness on the ground.
  • Boston, Denver and Philadelphia are the remaining finalists while Atlanta and Chicago were removed from contention.
  • Philadelphia’s bid includes a proposal to stage the convention at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia if the city is chosen.
  • The selection process is taking place under strains from party debt and fundraising shortfalls, issues that have drawn criticism of DNC Chair Ken Martin and shaped leaders’ priorities.
  • Party leaders will weigh arena size, transportation, security and local fundraising networks when picking a host and the decision could affect where Democrats focus donor outreach and swing-voter organizing before the open 2028 primary.