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[[Worldcon Site Selection]] by members of the [[World Science Fiction Society]] for the [[84th Worldcon]] in 2026 was conducted by [[Glasgow 2024]]. The only [[bidder]] that filed to be on the ballot was [[LA in 2026]]. (There were fears of a stealth write-in campaign, but it did not materialize.) | [[Worldcon Site Selection]] by members of the [[World Science Fiction Society]] for the [[84th Worldcon]] in 2026 was conducted by [[Glasgow 2024]]. The only [[bidder]] that filed to be on the ballot was [[LA in 2026]]. (There were fears of a stealth write-in campaign, but it did not materialize.) | ||
| − | Bids [[PharaohCon]] in Cairo, Egypt, [[Nice 2026]], and [[Orlando in 2026]] fizzled, and did not file. | + | Bids [[PharaohCon]] in Cairo, Egypt, [[Nice 2026]] (France), and [[Orlando in 2026]] fizzled, and did not file. |
LA received 452 of the 472 votes with preference cast, thereby winning on the first ballot. It will run [[LAcon V]]. | LA received 452 of the 472 votes with preference cast, thereby winning on the first ballot. It will run [[LAcon V]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:44, 22 August 2024
Worldcon Site Selection by members of the World Science Fiction Society for the 84th Worldcon in 2026 was conducted by Glasgow 2024. The only bidder that filed to be on the ballot was LA in 2026. (There were fears of a stealth write-in campaign, but it did not materialize.)
Bids PharaohCon in Cairo, Egypt, Nice 2026 (France), and Orlando in 2026 fizzled, and did not file.
LA received 452 of the 472 votes with preference cast, thereby winning on the first ballot. It will run LAcon V.
Bid Total
| Bid | Advance | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles in 2026 | 341 | 10 | 48 | 53 | 452 Winner! |
| Ineligible Preferences | 11 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 19 |
| None of the Above | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total with Preference | 352 | 10 | 50 | 59 | 471 |
| Needed to Win 236 | |||||
| No Preference | 53 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 60 |
| Grand Total | 405 | 11 | 50 | 65 | 531 |
| 2025 | Worldcon Site Selection | 2027 | 2026 |
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