The 2024 Democratic National Convention is an event in which delegates of the United States Democratic Party will pick the party's nominees for president and vice president in the 2024 United States presidential election.
It is planned to be held at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Top Democrats from Illinois such as Governor J. B. Pritzker, Senator Tammy Duckworth, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot supported the city's bid to host the convention. Chicago has hosted the most major-party presidential nominating conventions of any city (14 Republican, 11 Democrat). The 1968 Democratic National Convention had violent protests between anti-war demonstrators and the Chicago Police Department.
Facilities in Chicago that had been mentioned as potential primary venues include the United Center, Wintrust Arena, and Navy Pier.
Atlanta, Houston, and New York City were also candidates to host the convention.
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2024 United States presidential election
Democratic Party (United States) 2020s in Chicago