Chicago Submits Bids to Host Democratic National Convention Again in 2028 and 2032, Sources Say

Chicago submits bids to host Democratic National Convention again in 2028 and 2032, sources say

Chicago has submitted a pair of bids seeking to host the Democratic National Conventions in 2028 and 2032, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the move. Chicago successfully hosted the 2024 convention.

Chicago vying to host either the 2028 or 2032 Democratic National Convention

A 2028 Chicago convention could help Gov. JB Pritzker's nomination prospects in what is expected to be a crowded field of primary presidential challengers.

Chicago makes bids to host 2028, 2032 Democratic National Conventions

Chicago has formally filed bids to host the 2028 and 2032 Democratic National Conventions, seeking to bring the party’s nominating event back after serving as host for the most recent convention. According to a source close to Chicago’s bid effort, the host committee, known as Development Now for Chicago, is made up of elected officials, civic and labor leaders. Many of the same people were part of the successful bid to host the DNC in 2024. Con…