The Democratic National Committee on Tuesday announced the selection of Chicago as the official site of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The event, which will serve as the party’s nominating convention for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024, will build on the city’s history of successfully hosting large-scale events that draw visitors from around the world—putting Chicago’s and Illinois’ democratic values, commitment to labor, and world-class amenities on the global stage.

“Chicago is a great choice to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention,” said President Joe Biden. “Democrats will gather to showcase our historic progress including building an economy from the middle out and bottom up, not from the top down. From repairing our roads and bridges, to unleashing a manufacturing boom, and creating over 12.5 million new good-paying jobs, we’ve already delivered so much for hard working Americans – now it’s time to finish the job.”

“I am deeply honored that President Biden and the DNC have chosen Chicago,” said Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. “I want to commend all the City government leaders who demonstrated with a proven track record of excellence that by choosing Chicago, the DNC, convention delegates, volunteers and others would be treated to a first class experience in our world class city. The DNC will create once-in-a-generation opportunities for job creation and business growth here in our city, and I’m proud that we got it done for the people of Chicago.”

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