delegates from each state select political parties'nominees for president
The territories have no vote in Presidential elections. They do send voting delegates to the national nominating conventions.
primary elections and caucuses are held
national conventions for nominating presidential candidates.
National conventions are held for the purpose of nominating both the president and vice president to run for the presidential elections. The conventions are also used to adopt changes into the party platform.
national conventions for nominating presidential candidates
National nominating conventions
During the national convention
Several states hold primary elections to choose the presidential candidates. The final choice or confirmation will be made at the national Republican Convention which will be held in Tampa Bay, Florida in 2012.
The National Conventions
National and local elections are held every three years on the second Monday in May. Presidential and Vice Presidential elections are held every six years.
caucuses, primary elections, national conventions and petitions.
National convention (A+)