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Democrats narrow list of 2028 DNC host cities to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia

Headline from WPRI Providence

BOSTON (WPRI) — 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 Donald Trump.

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  1. Just the News

    Democratic Party narrows list of potential convention host cities to Boston, Denver or Philadelphia (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Officials visited the three finalist cities, along with Atlanta and Chicago, which hosted the 2024 convention, to consider logistics, fundraising capacity and other factors.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Balloons drop during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.

  3. KDVR Denver

    Denver among finalists to host 2028 Democratic presidential convention (opens KDVR Denver)

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    KDVR Denver's feed description

    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 Donald Trump.

  4. The Boston Globe

    Boston is among three cities Democrats are considering to host their 2028 presidential convention (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    A final decision is expected to be made later this year by party leaders. Republicans have already chosen Houston for the site of their 2028 convention.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Philly is one of three finalists to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The announcement of the party’s list of three finalists means that Atlanta and Chicago, which were on a previous list of five potential host cities, have been eliminated from contention.

  6. Boston

    Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Philadelphia last hosted the convention in 2016, Denver in 2008, and Boston in 2004.

  7. Fox5 Atlanta

    Atlanta loses bid to host 2028 Democratic National Convention (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    Democratic officials dropped Atlanta from contention for the 2028 presidential convention on Thursday as party leaders narrowed their search to three alternative host cities. Democratic leaders narrowed the host city options for their Aug.

  8. GBH News

    Mass. Democrats react to Boston making short list for 2028 presidential convention cities (opens GBH News)

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    GBH News's feed description

    The Democratic convention, scheduled for Aug. 7-10, 2028, traditionally gives the party a chance to formally introduce its nominee to the country, rally the base and kick-start the most intense period of campaigning ahead of the general election.

  9. GBH News

    Boston among three cities on Democrats' short list for 2028 presidential convention (opens GBH News)

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    GBH News's feed description

    The Democratic convention, scheduled for Aug. 7-10, 2028, traditionally gives the party a chance to formally introduce its nominee to the country, rally the base and kick-start the most intense period of campaigning ahead of the general election.

  10. ABC 7 Chicago

    Chicago will not host 2028 Democratic National Convention (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Chicago will not be hosting back-to-back Democratic National Conventions, officials announced Thursday.

  11. The Colorado Sun

    Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Denver, Boston and Philadelphia (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    The Colorado Sun's feed description

    A final decision is expected to be made later this year by party leaders

  12. Fox32 Chicago

    Chicago ruled out as host city for 2028 Democratic National Convention (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Chicago is out of the running to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention after Democrats narrowed their list of potential host cities to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia. Chicago ruled out as 2028 DNC host The Democratic National Committee announced the three finalists Thursday as the party begi…

  13. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Philadelphia named top 3 finalist to host 2028 Democratic National Convention (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Philadelphia is one step closer to securing another massive national event. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Thursday that the city is officially one of three finalists still in the running to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.

  14. Union Leader

    Why Boston made short list for 2028 Democratic National Convention (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    Boston has made the short list to host the 2028 Democratic presidential convention.

  15. WHDH Boston

    Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to 3, including Boston (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    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...

  16. CBS News

    DNC narrows 2028 convention finalists to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.

  17. PBS NewsHour

    Philadelphia, Boston or Denver? Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The party didn't specify why Atlanta and Chicago, which was the site of the 2024 convention, were eliminated.

  18. Phl17

    Democrats narrow list of 2028 convention sites to 3 cities (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said the three cities put in "incredibly strong bids" for the convention.

  19. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Democrats narrow list of 2028 convention sites to 3 cities, including Pennsylvania city (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    ABC 27 Harrisburg's feed description

    Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said the three cities put in "incredibly strong bids" for the convention.

  20. Washington Examiner

    Democrats narrow 2028 convention host-city short list after booting Chicago and Atlanta (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The short list of cities to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention has been narrowed down to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia, the Democratic Party announced on Thursday. Notably, the announcement left out Chicago and Atlanta as finalists.

  21. PhillyVoice

    Philly named one of three finalists to host 2028 Democratic National Convention (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Philadelphia on Thursday was named one of three finalists to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Denver and Boston are also still in the running. The last time Philadelphia hosted the event was 2016.

  22. The Boston Globe

    Boston, with its rich base of party donors, named one of three finalists to host 2028 Democratic National Convention (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The Democratic National Committee announced Thursday that Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia had advanced to the next round of consideration.

  23. The Hill

    Democrats to decide among Boston, Denver, Philadelphia for 2028 convention (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Democrats on Thursday narrowed down their top three cities for the 2028 national convention, spotlighting Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as viable options for the party to introduce its presidential nominee.

  24. WPRI Providence

    Democrats narrow list of 2028 DNC host cities to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    BOSTON (WPRI) — 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 Donald Trump.

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