The DNC will announce its convention city in late 2014 or early 2015. DNC asks cities for convention bids

The Democratic National Committee has invited 15 cities to submit official bids to host the party’s 2016 convention.

The cities that received the DNC’s “RFP,” or “Request for Proposal,” are: Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Salt Lake City.


The news was first reported by CNN.

The RFPs went out Monday and are due back to the DNC by June 6, according to CNN.

In order to move on to the next round of the selection process, cities will have to prove that they meet a long list of criteria. Hosting a party convention can be a huge economic boon to a city, but it also comes with stringent requirements for fundraising, convention and hotel space and security.

The DNC will announce its convention city in late 2014 or early 2015.

Of the cities in contention for the Democrats’ gathering, two — Cleveland and Las Vegas — also are finalists for the Republican convention. The RNC has narrowed its choices down to six cities and will likely announce its pick in late summer or early fall of this year.