Conventions

With the popularity of primaries, party conventions have changed from decision-making events to rubber stamp ceremonies. For more information on this year's gatherings, visit:

• 2008 Republican National Convention
  Sept. 1-4, 2008
  Xcel Center, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
  
  
• Democratic National Convention 2008
  Aug. 25-28, 2008
  Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado
  
  
• Green Party Presidential Nominating Convention
  July 10-13, 2008
  Chicago
  
  
• Libertarian Party National Convention
  May 22-26, 2008
  Adam's Mark Hotel, Denver, Colorado
  
  
• Constitution Party
  April 23-26, 2008
  Kansas City Marriott, Kansas City, Missouri