https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/11/13/should-columbus-bid-to-host-the-dnc-or-rnc.html

Determining the location of a party convention is a key strategic decision for both the Democratic and Republican parties.  Considerations often include city size (whether a city has the capacity to host a convention) and strategic political location (often in swing states or states with shifting voting tendencies).

Columbus, Ohio is considering hosting either of the Democratic or Republican conventions in 2024.  Ohio’s historical position as a swing state with many electoral votes positions it well to exert influence on the decision-making processes of both parties.  Examining the decision from the city’s perspective (as opposed to a party’s perspective) is an interesting and important analysis – Columbus estimates it would take $60 million to lure one of the parties to the city for a convention.  Putting such a large sum of money towards a political event may detract from other community needs, say some officials.  On the flip side, a convention could bring an economic boom to a city (with many people requiring lodging, food, etc.)