2016 Republican National Convention

The 2016 Republican National Convention was the 41st[1] national convention held by the Republican Party. It was held in Cleveland, Ohio from 18-21 July 2016. The purpose of the convention is for the delegates, who are people who represent someone, to vote for the 2016 presidential and vice presidential nominee for the United States Republican Party.

The candidates were businessman Donald Trump of New York, U.S. senator Ted Cruz of Texas, and Governor John Kasich of Ohio.

There are 2,472 delegates to the Republican National Convention. A candidate therefore needs a majority of at least 1,237 delegates to win the presidential nomination.[2][3]

Results

Main article: Results of the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016

The convention was held on July 18 to 21. After the convention, Donald Trump with his running mate Mike Pence won the presidential nomination for the Republican Party.

References

  1. ↑ "2016 Republican National Convention--41st Republican National Convention, Cleveland, Ohio". Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  2. ↑ Ohlemacher, Stephen. "Things to Know About Delegates at Stake in Iowa Caucuses". ABC News. ABC. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  3. ↑ "Election 2016: Presidential Primaries, Caucuses, and Conventions". Green Papers. February 10, 2016.
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