Party Delegates
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During the national convention
The National Convention.
During the national convention
These people are referred to as delegates to the convention.
William Howard Taft
Primaries are a way that political parties can win delegates at the National Nominating Convention in some states. However, in Caucus states the delegates are chosen by the party.
Hubert Humphrey was nominated in 1968 at the Chicago Convention that provoked much protest from anti-war activists.
The candidate for vice-president is nominated at the same national convention that nominates the presidential candidate.
During the national convention
The candidate for vice-president is nominated at the same national convention that nominates the presidential candidate.
The Democratic and Republican party each hold a National Convention called the convetion of the commons.