Democratic National Conventions

Here is a list of the dates and locations of the Democratic National Conventions that have occurred since 1832. The main purpose of the convention is to nominate a presidential and vice presidential candidate. Further, the Democratic Party adopts a party platform listing the principles and beliefs to which the party adheres. These individual beliefs are called planks.

The most Democratic National Conventions have occurred in Chicago. Further, the majority of conventions over time have happened in the month of July. The convention has met one time every presidential election cycle except in 1860. At that time, no nominee could be agreed upon in April and the convention met a second time in June where they agreed upon nominating Stephen Douglas as the Democratic Presidential candidate.