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The state convention typically nominates candidates for statewide offices such as governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer, and secretary of state. Additionally, the convention may also nominate candidates for other positions like state legislators and members of Congress.
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What is the difference between the primaries and a convention?
Primaries are elections held by political parties to choose their candidates for an upcoming election. A convention is a meeting where party delegates officially nominate their candidates and finalize their party platform for the election. Primaries are usually held before the convention to determine the candidates who will be officially endorsed at the convention.
What is the purpose of the national convention system?
The purpose of the national convention system is to bring together delegates from each state to nominate a candidate for the presidency of the United States. It serves as a platform for party members to discuss and determine the party's platform and select its presidential and vice-presidential nominees.
What happens at a party's nominating convention?
delegates vote to nominate a presidential candidate
Do interest groups nominate candidates to run for office?
no
What is done at a national nominating convention?
The parties nominate a person for president and Vice President. Each state has a section and the state delegation will vote. On the first vote they have to vote for the person they are delegates for, but after that they can change their votes.
How many people can you nominate for the ice bucket challenge?
You can either nominate three people or three groups of people.
What is the purpose of the party's national convention?
To nominate a member or members of their party to run for office.
Why was the democratic national convention held?
To nominate the party candidate for the next president election.
What is the purpose of a national party convention?
To nominate a member or members of their party to run for office.
Which activity occurs at a party’s national convention?
delegates vote to nominate a presidential candidate
Which activity occurs at a party's national convention?
delegates vote to nominate a presidential candidate
What is the purpose of the political party national committee?
originally the purpose of a convention was to nominate a political party's candidate for president and vice president.
