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The '''Republican National Convention''' is a convention sponsored by the Republican National Committee to nominate the [[Republican]] candidates for [[President]] and [[Vice President of the United States of America|Vice President]]. The convention is held every four years, in the summer before a presidential election. It lasts about 4 days on average, and typically features speeches from [[liberal]] Republicans while excluding [[conservatives]].  In 2016, this convention meets from July 18 through 21 in Cleveland, and the platform committee meets the preceding week to write and recommend the national platform.

The '''Republican National Convention''' is a convention sponsored by the Republican National Committee to nominate the [[Republican]] candidates for [[President]] and [[Vice President of the United States of America|Vice President]]. The convention is held every four years, in the summer before a presidential election. It lasts about 4 days on average, and typically features speeches from [[liberal]] Republicans while excluding [[conservatives]].   

The Republican National Convention also considers, revises and approves the official [[platform|Republican National Platform]].  Nearly all state Republican Party organizations typically adopt the national platform, and most Republican candidates campaign on the principles set forth in the party platform.

The Republican National Convention also considers, revises and approves the official [[platform|Republican National Platform]].  Nearly all state Republican Party organizations typically adopt the national platform, and most Republican candidates campaign on the principles set forth in the party platform.

Territories and the District of Columbia are also allocated a set number of delegates.

Territories and the District of Columbia are also allocated a set number of delegates.

==2016 convention==

==2016 convention==

The 2016 Republican National Convention will be held on July 18–21, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the Quicken Loans Arena.  The convention will be attended by about 2,470 delegates and 2,302 alternate delegates from every State, D.C., and five territories.  A massive press corps of perhaps 15,000 reporters will also attend.

 

The 2016 Republican National Convention was held on July 18–21, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the Quicken Loans Arena.  The convention was attended by about 2,470 delegates and 2,302 alternate delegates from every State, D.C., and five territories.  A massive press corps of perhaps 15,000 reporters attended.

==2012 convention==

==2012 convention==