Republican National Convention Delegates Gather in Milwaukee
This week, nearly 2,500 delegates gathered in Milwaukee for a roll call vote to select the Republican presidential nominee, officially ending the presidential primary. Former President Donald Trump has been the presumptive nominee for months and won a majority of delegates at the convention on March 12.
Roll Call Process and Delegate Support for Trump
The delegates are already bound to support Trump, who only needs a majority to win the Republican nomination. Most states send delegates to the convention who are “bound” to a specific candidate, while some delegates are technically “unbound” and can vote for any candidate at the convention. At least 2,268 delegates will support Trump at the Republican National Convention, although his support is even higher.
Rules Regarding Withdrawing Candidates’ Representatives
Trump may be the only candidate formally vying for the nomination, as Republican National Committee rules require candidates to win a majority of delegates in at least five states. However, individual state parties have rules that dictate whether delegates who withdraw as candidates are allowed to vote for other candidates. Some states like North Carolina require delegates to maintain their commitment to the candidate regardless of withdrawal, while others like New Hampshire allow delegates to vote for another candidate if the original candidate formally withdraws.
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