New Orleans in running to host next Democratic National Convention, state party leader says

New Orleans is on the short list to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, according to Dadirus Lanus, executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party.

Lanus says the recent successes of the Super Bowl and Essence Fest along with being one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country are why the Crescent City is being considered.

“That’s big for the state of Louisiana. Why’s it important? Because they know Louisiana is a battleground state,” Lanus said. “The data shows it; the voter rolls show it and the energy of our party’s beginning to show it.”…

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