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"Ohio: the Heart of it all"
For the first time in history, Ohio's largest three cities are all applying for and are still heavily in the running to host the 2016 Republican National Convention.
Democratic Convention Watch:: 8 cities named as finalists for #RNC16
GOP Announces Eight Finalists to Host 2016 Convention - NBC News
The following eight cities are still in the running:
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Denver, Dallas, Kansas City, Las Vegas & Phoenix.
Ohio last hosted a Republican National Convention in the year 1936, in Cleveland:
1936 Republican National Convention - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
And before that, in 1924, also in Cleveland:
1924 Republican National Convention - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
And before that, in 1876, in Cincinnatti:
1876 Republican National Convention - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
So, if any of the three Ohio cities is picked for the 2016 RNC, this would be the first time in 80 years that a Republican national convention has been held in Ohio.
The Democratic Party has held two Conventions in Ohio, in Cincinnatti, in 1880:
1880 Democratic National Convention - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
And in 1856, also in Cincinnatti:
1856 Democratic National Convention - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Democratic Convention Watch:: Three Ohio cities vying for Convention while Salt Lake City bows out
Ohio's Major Cities Making Big Play For 2016 Political Conventions
Were Ohio to host a DNC, it would be the first time in 136 years!
Here a complete overview of all DNC and RNC nominating conventions since 1832 and 1856, respectively.
We are looking at a slim, outside chance that BOTH conventions could be held in Ohio in 2016. It's not likely, but it's possible.