Party Convention Statistics

The first Republican National Convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1856.

The Democratic Party held its first national convention in 1831 in Baltimore, Maryland.

The 2020 Democratic National Convention was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and 3,979 delegates participated.

The 1968 Republican National Convention was held in Miami Beach, Florida.

The Democratic and Republican parties adopted their current platforms in 1948.

The Democratic Party's national convention is typically held first, followed by the Republican Party's convention.

The 2016 Republican National Convention was held in Cleveland, Ohio, and 2,472 delegates attended.

The 2008 Democratic National Convention was held in Denver, Colorado.

The Republican Party first adopted a national platform in 1856.

The Republican Party's national convention is typically held in the summer, while the Democratic Party's convention is usually held in the spring.

The 2020 Republican National Convention was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, and 2,550 delegates attended.

The 1972 Democratic National Convention was held in Miami Beach, Florida.

The Democratic Party first adopted a national platform in 1840.

The Libertarian Party's national convention is typically held in the fall, while the Democratic and Republican parties' conventions are usually held in the summer and spring, respectively.

The 2012 Democratic National Convention was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, and 4,543 delegates attended.