State Nominating Convention
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a State Nominating Convention?
A State Nominating Convention is a gathering of the state delegates recently elected at the state-wide Caucuses to elect partisan statewide offices- Governor, Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer, Senator, Congressional Representatives, and multi-county races for Utah State Senate and House of Representatives, and intra-party races for National Committeewoman, National Committeeman, and National Delegates and Presidential Electors to the National Convention.
When and where is the State Nominating Convention?
The State Nominating Convention is being held on April 21st, 2012 at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, UT.
What time does the Nominating Convention convene?
The Convention will convene at 10:00 AM. If you are voting in a multi-county race, you will be voting between the times of 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM depending on the race. State Delegates will receive an Official Call to Convention.
How many state delegates vote at the Nominating Convention?
4,000
Can guests attend the State Nominating Convention?
Yes! Guests are encouraged to attend. There will be guest seating in the main hall.
What will be voted on at the State Convention?
Governor, Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer, Senator, Congressional District 1, Congressional District 2, Congressional District 3, Congressional District 4, multi-county races for Utah State Senate and House of Representatives, intra-party races for National Committeewoman, National Committeeman, and National Delegates and Presidential Electors. Also, Constitution and Bylaw Amendments, Platform Amendments and Resolutions.
Where can I find the Rules for the State Convention?
Click here to view the Proposed Rules for the 2012 Nominating Convention.
When was the deadline to file for National Committeeman, National Committeewoman, National Delegate Positions, and Presidential Elector Positions?
The deadline was March 22, 2012 at 5:00 PM.
When was the deadline to file for Constitution and Bylaw Amendments, Platform Amendments and Resolutions?
The deadline was March 22, 2012 at 5:00 PM.
What is a delegate?
A delegate is a member of your neighborhood Caucus who has been elected to represent your precinct at convention. A county delegate elects candidates to run as the Republican Party’s nominee for state house, state senate, and county offices in the general election in November. A state delegate elects candidates to run as the Republican Party’s nominee for U.S. Congressmen, U.S. Senator and statewide offices.
Who do I contact about booths at the Nominating Convention?Our 2012 Booth Coordinator is Joni Crane. You can contact her at 435.790.3907 or
joni@sbtnet.comHow do I go about purchasing a booth at the Nominating Convention?We will be holding a booth draw on March 20th at 11:00 AM at Utah Republican Party Headquarters. For details,
click here.
What are the booth prices?
Click here for Booth Pricing.
Where is National Convention this year?The Republican National Convention will be held in Tampa, Florida. For more details
click here.
Where can I get more information regarding National Delegates and Presidential Electors?Click Here to view the flier about filing for National Delegate or Presidential Elector. If you still have questions, contact
paige@utgop.org What is the role of National Delegates?
National Delegates attend the Republican National Convention to vote for the Republican Presidential Nominee.
Do Alternate Delegates attend the National Convention?
Yes. Alternate Delegates are expected to attend the National Convention in Tampa. They receive credentials and are involved in all aspects of the National Convention. The main difference is that alternates are not on the floor voting with the National Delegates.
Do Utah National Delegates vote for the Repubican Presidential Nominee of their choice?
No, the National Delegates are bound by the results of the June 26, 2012 Utah Republican Primary. However, National Delegates can vote for the President of their choice if voting goes
for more than one round.
How does the 2012 Nominating Convention Process determine whether or not a Candidate will be on the Utah Republian Primary ballot?
In the case of multiple ballots, more than one candidate may be eliminated in each round, provided that the sum of the votes received by the candidates to be eliminated does not exceed the number of votes received by the next highest candidate, and that at least two candidates remain on the ballot. The two top candidates shall participate in the final ballot.
A candidate for an office that receives 60% or more of the votes cast at any point in the balloting process at the state nominating conventions shall become the Party’s candidate without the necessity of running in the primary election, except in multi-county legislative district races where the percentage used shall be that of whichever county in the respective multi-county district requires the lowest percentage for its own races. Below is an example:
Seven candidates with the following voting results:
27% - First Place
24% - Second Place
20% - Third Place
15% - Fourth Place
7% - Fifth Place
5% - Sixth Place
2% - Seventh Place
You can eliminate fifth, sixth, and seventh place candidates because their combined score of 14% which is less than the 15% received by the fourth placed candidate.
Therefore, First through Fourth placed candidates move on to the next round balloting.
Is the Utah Republican Primary Closed?
Yes, only registered Republicans may participate.
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