Democrats have selected Chicago over other finalists like New York City and Atlanta as the site of their 2024 convention.

The Democratic Party joins Republicans in selecting a Midwestern city to host the convention that will produce a final presidential nominee. Milwaukee will host the Republican National Convention in 2024.

Three sources familiar with the Democratic National Committee’s plans shared the news with NBC, adding that President Joe Biden informed Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker before leaving for Ireland.

All three cities made aggressive pitches that they represent the future of the Democratic Party, but Chicago and Atlanta were viewed as the front-runners. Both argued that the regions they are located in — the Midwest and South respectively — will be crucial for Democrats in 2024.

Committee members viewed Chicago as the favorite because of the United Center, the venue where the convention will be hosted, as well as the city’s hotels and restaurants. DNC members also believed Pritzker would not allow the convention to fail.

Both Pritzker and Democratic nominee for Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson have lobbied Biden on behalf of Chicago’s bid, NBC reported.

Johnson recently secured a victory for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party by beating both incumbent mayor Lori Lightfoot and tough-on-crime frontrunner Paul Vallas in successive rounds of primary voting.