Cleveland, Columbus seek to host 2016 Demoncratic National Convention

WASHINGTON, DC

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz today

announced six cities have submitted bids to host the 2016 Democratic National

Convention. Cities who submitted bids by the deadline are: Birmingham, Cleveland,

Columbus, New York, Philadelphia and Phoenix.

“Hosting a party convention is a true honor and we’re thrilled with all the

fantastic options that we have going into the next cycle,” said Wasserman Schultz.

“We look forward to evaluating these bids and selecting a city to host this special

gathering of Democrats.”

Over the coming months, convention bids will be evaluated by a Technical Advisory

Committee, including site visits and other inquiries. A final decision will be

announced by Wasserman Schultz in late 2014 or early 2015. The party's candidate for president that year will be determined at that convention.

Cleveland is among three finalists to host the 2016 Republican National Convention. Columbus initially bid to host the GOP convention but was eliminated from contention earlier this spring.