elections

GOP Delegates Begin Roll Call Vote To Officially Nominate Donald Trump

8:57pm July 19, 2016

by Scott Horsley

A roll call vote of states is underway at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland to officially name the GOP nominee. After a dramatic primary season, the party will formally nominate Trump.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump introduces his wife, Melania, to delegates Monday night at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Trump formally received the nomination Tuesday in a roll call vote of the state delegations.

Republicans Officially Nominate Donald Trump For President

8:54pm July 19, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Trump's son, Donald Jr., cast his state's 89 delegates for his father as the Quicken Loans Arena erupted in cheers and the convention band began playing "New York, New York."

Nomination Process Underway At GOP Convention In Cleveland

7:51pm July 19, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Delegates to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland begin the nomination process to officially name Donald Trump as the GOP nominee for president.

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GOP Delegates Prepare To Seal The Deal For Donald Trump

6:18pm July 19, 2016

by Scott Horsley

On day two of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, delegates will officially name Donald Trump as their nominee for president.

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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson To Deliver Message Of Unity At Convention

6:18pm July 19, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, on the second day of the Republican National Convention.

Ohio Delegation Breakfast Focuses On GOP Platform, Avoids Trump

6:01pm July 19, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel sets the scene on the first day of the Republican National Convention by speaking to various people at an Ohio delegation breakfast.

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GOP Convention Day 2 Devoted To 'Make America Work Again' Theme

4:54pm July 19, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Day two of the Republican National Convention is devoted to the theme of "Making America Work Again." Donald Trump will also be officially named the nominee Tuesday night.

Vendors Selling Trump Merchandise Line Streets Of Cleveland

4:54pm July 19, 2016

by Nathan Rott

The streets of Cleveland are full of vendors selling Trump hats and t-shirts. NPR looks into whether the vendors are committed fans of the presumptive GOP nominee or just trying to make a buck.

Ohio Republicans Respond To Melania Trump's Convention Speech

4:29pm July 19, 2016

by Robert Siegel

NPR's Robert Siegel gages reaction to Melania Trump's Monday night speech at the Republican National Convention.

Melania Trump Echoes Michelle Obama In Convention Speech

4:29pm July 19, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

The Trump campaign is dismissing the plagiarism controversy surrounding Melania Trump's convention speech.