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• When and where is the Convention?
• How do I get tickets?
• How do I become a delegate?
• How many people will attend?
• How can I participate in the Convention if I’m not a delegate or can’t make it to Denver in August?
• How do I volunteer?
• Who's the leadership at the Convention?
• Can I work for you?
• How do I contact the DNCC?
• How are Convention speakers and performers chosen?
• What are the opportunities for local businesses around the Convention?
• How can I get more information regarding accessibility for delegates and other Convention attendees with disabilities?
• How many delegates does my state get?

When and where is the Convention?

The Democratic National Convention will be held Denver, Colorado at the Pepsi Center on August 25-27, and at INVESCO Field at Mile High on August 28.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets to the Convention are available for delegates but are not available to the general public.

How do I become a delegate?

For information on how to become a delegate, click here.

How many people will attend?

Around 50,000 guests, including some 5,000 delegates and 15,000 members of the media, are expected to attend from around the nation.

How can I participate in the Convention if I’m not a delegate or can’t make it to Denver in August?

It is our goal to engage as many people in the 2008 Convention experience as possible. Beyond delegates, this includes thousands of volunteers who will play an integral role in numerous aspects of our Convention operations.

We also encourage you to participate in our citizen photo journalism initiative – a means to introduce Convention visitors to the West through local eyes. We also hope you will become a regular visitor to this website. Through audio and video, social networking, our blog, online chats and more, DemConvention.com will in many ways serve as a "ticket" in to our 2008 Convention experience.

How do I volunteer?

The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee is organizing volunteers. If you'd like to volunteer for the Convention, click here and let them know.

Who's the leadership at the Convention?

As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Governor Howard Dean serves as the Temporary Chair of the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

For information on the Permanent Chair and Co-Chairs of the 2008 Convention, click here.

You can find information about the members of the leadership team on staff at the DNCC here.

Can I work for you?

If you'd like to work for the Democratic National Convention Committee, you can email your resume to staffing@demconvention.com. 

How do I contact the DNCC?

You can contact the DNCC at 720-DNC-2008 (362-2008) or info@demconvention.com. The DNCC office is located at 1560 Broadway Denver, CO 80202.

How are Convention speakers and performers chosen?

Decisions regarding speakers, performers and others invited to participate in the Convention program are generally decisions we will not make until later this year. Suggestions may be emailed to info@demconvention.com or mailed to the Democratic National Convention Committee at 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202. 

What are the opportunities for local businesses around the Convention?

There are a number of entities that come to town for the Convention: media, state delegations, interested associations, and others that will host events and meetings throughout Convention week. The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee is offering an online vendor directory as an opportunity for businesses in Denver and surrounding areas to communicate information regarding their businesses to the many guests expected to travel to the Convention. To learn more or access the directory, click here.

How can I get more information regarding accessibility for delegates and other Convention attendees with disabilities?

For specific information regarding accessibility issues for delegates with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Becky Ogle, Senior Advisor on Disability to the DNC/DNCC, at ogleb@demconvention.com. Becky welcomes the opportunity to answer delegates’ questions as well as showcase the DNCC’s commitment to host the most accessible and integrated Convention in history.   

How many delegates does my state get?

The number of delegates varies by state, and the division by types changes regularly as the structure of the Democratic Party in your state changes (people move, retire, leave jobs, become elected, etc.). Below is an interactive map that has an updated count of delegates for each state, broken down by type.