delegates

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Thirteen of the 39 signers of the Constitution were from the South, and it’s estimated that 25 delegates to the Constitutional Convention owned slaves.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

In an interview with The Times, Hicks said the party relies on delegates to vet candidates before endorsement votes at the party convention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The AfD's leading candidate in the state, Ulrich Siegmund, a TikTok star who was given a standing ovation by the delegates, said it was a historic moment, not just for Saxony-Anhalt.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Iranian officials have expressed concerns that their delegates, who arrived late Friday, could be targeted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“I am not retiring now because I feel unable, mentally or physically, to do the necessary work,” she told the delegates at the meeting.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling