DNC Narrows 2028 Sites
Democrats named Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as finalists, prompting Atlanta's mayor to object.
August 20, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 6:41pm ET
Boston GlobeDemocrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia
Chicago Sun-TimesAtlanta mayor accuses DNC of ‘abandoning Black voters’ as Atlanta and Chicago lose 2028 convention bids
Washington TimesAtlanta’s mayor accuses DNC of abandoning South, Black voters in rebuke for convention snub
Joe.My.God.DNC Rejects Atlanta And Chicago For 2028 Convention
Associated PressDemocrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
FOX NewsDem mayor torches DNC in scathing letter for 'abandoning' Black voters after convention snub
Political WireAtlanta Lashes Out Over DNC’s 2028 Convention Snub
Just the NewsAtlanta mayor blasts DNC for hosting 2028 convention outside of the South: 'Abandoning black voters'
The Washington SunNotlanta & the Chicago Snub
Daily CallerBig City Mayor Accuses DNC Of ‘Abandoning Black Voters’ By Not Going With Their City
CBS NewsDemocrats narrow 2028 convention finalists to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
NewsmaxAtlanta Mayor Blasts DNC Over 2028 Convention Snub
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What happened
Democrats narrowed the finalists to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia, eliminating Atlanta and Chicago from the bidding. DNCDemocratic National Committeetop institution of the U.S. Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin
Ken MartinAmerican politician (born 1973) said the three cities submitted strong bids, and the selection now moves to the Democratic National Convention Committee for a process expected to take several months. The convention is scheduled for Aug. 7-10, 2028. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens
Andre DickensMayor of Atlanta, Georgia, United States criticized the decision, accusing the DNC of abandoning the South and Black voters after Atlanta’s bid was rejected.
