The Republican National Committee is expected to release a new list of host city contenders for the 2016 GOP convention on Wednesday, 8newsnow.com reported.
Eight cities -- Las Vegas, Dallas, Phoenix, Denver, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus -- are hoping to make the cut to hold the next convention, where the next GOP nomination will occur.
Once the group of potential sites is narrowed down, officials will schedule visits to review each location's financing, convention space, media workspace, and hotels.
Brian Ross of Experience Columbus claimed holding the event in Columbus could generate $150 million in revenue.
"Columbus is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, the largest city in Ohio and a very vibrant and diverse city," Ross told WBNS-TV. "Typically you have the northern part of the state go Democratic, the southern part of the state go Republican and how Columbus goes, typically, is how Ohio goes."
However, Denver is arguing that their success in holding major events previously proves they're ready to host another big event.
"Denver has had a successful history of hosting large events, including Pope John Paul II's historic visit in 1993, the 2008 Democratic convention and the first presidential debate of 2012," Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet wrote in a letter.
In 2012, the GOP chose Tampa as the location of their convention.
A final decision on the host city will not be determined until the fall. The Democrats will also be making decisions on host city possibilities as well.
