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Former President Donald Trump has been officially nominated by his party for the next presidential election, with the process taking place during Monday’s first session of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Trump was voted in first by the Florida delegation, led by his sons Eric and Donald Jr., and will be on the party’s presidential ticket for the third consecutive election.
Trump also made his choice for his running mate on TruthSocial Monday afternoon, selecting Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance.
Here are the latest headlines from Milwaukee.
2:49 p.m.: Rep. Mary Miller gives Illinois delegates’ vote to Trump
Rep. Mary Miller, who represents Illinois’ 15th Congressional District, formally pledged all 64 of the state’s delegate votes to Trump during the state roll call.
“I am proud to represent Illinois, the land of Lincoln, the first Republican president, and on behalf of parents who are horrified by Joe Biden’s attack on parental rights,” she said. “On behalf of farmers who are being crushed by Biden’s economy. On behalf of our daughters who Biden is forcing to compete against men in sports, and on behalf of the victims of Kamala Harris’ border crisis, Illinois is proud to vote 64 times for President Donald J. Trump.”
Rep. Mary Miller officially commits all 65 Illinois Republican delegates to former President Donald Trump.
2:35 p.m.: Indiana Representative Jim Banks promises Trump that his state’s delegates will be present.
Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, who is running for Sen. Mike Braun’s U.S. Senate seat, has pledged the state’s Republican National Convention delegates to Donald Trump.
Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, who is running for Senate, is pledging state delegates to Donald Trump.
2:33 p.m.: Wisconsin welcomes delegates and votes for Donald Trump
Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Brian Schimming gives the state’s delegate votes to Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Republican Chairman Brian Schimming has handed the state’s delegate vote to Donald Trump
2:23 p.m.: Eric Trump and Florida delegation put Trump in lead for nomination
Former President Donald Trump is officially the Republican Party’s presidential nominee after Florida pledged its 125 delegates to him Monday afternoon.
Trump’s son Eric joined the delegation at the convention to formalize the nomination.
This will be the third consecutive election in which Trump has been the party’s presidential nominee, defeating Hillary Clinton in 2016 and losing to President Joe Biden in 2020.
He will aim to become the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms, hoping to join Grover Cleveland in that group.
2:17 p.m.: JD Vance named Trump running mate
Trump announced his vice presidential nomination on TruthSocial Monday afternoon, selecting Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance for the role.
Vance, first elected to the Senate in 2023, has been a vocal defender of Trump’s policies and was one of four finalists for the position.
Vance is expected to be formally introduced at the Republican National Convention Monday afternoon.
2:15 p.m.: How to watch, speaker schedule, security updates and more
Former President Donald Trump is one of dozens of speakers scheduled to address the Republican National Convention this week.
For all the latest information on speakers and schedules, visit the NBC Chicago app.
1:21 p.m.: RNC begins with moment of silence in memory of victims of Trump assassination attempt
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley officially opened the convention with a moment of silence “to reflect on the terrible events that took place” in Pennsylvania on Saturday, “and to pray for the victims and their families.”
