1996 Convention Fun Facts. ... Chicago also made a bid for the 1996 Republican National Convention, but a clause in the contract with the Democrats required the city to withdraw it.

In January 1995 Republican National Committee Chairman announced San Diego had been chosen as the site of the 1996 Republican National Convention. Barbour said the city "a perfect showcase for the ...

The 1996 Republican National Convention took place at the San Diego Convention Center, but as we see now with Comic-Con, related events were held all over the city.