Millions of people around the world will be watching as the Republican Party convenes its 39th nominating convention in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. The roughly 2,380 delegates and 2,227 alternate delegates elected to represent their states and territories will play a critical role in our nation’s democratic process – and secure a place in political history.
Each delegate and alternate delegate identifies with the GOP’s optimistic vision for America – and will travel to Minnesota in September to support the candidate whom they believe can best lead the nation forward. Delegates of all ages and backgrounds will vote together to nominate the Republican Party’s candidates for president and vice president of the United States.
In addition to casting their vote for the nominees, delegates and alternate delegates will experience the sights and sounds of a national political convention. They will explore the host cities and marvel at the attractions that make Minneapolis-Saint Paul a world-class destination. They will forge bonds with one another that will continue long beyond the closing ceremonies. Their 2008 delegate experience will be one of a kind.