delegates
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The Charleston convention ended without a nominee; a majority of Southern delegates walked out when they failed to get a platform that protected the expansion of slavery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Although it was easy for a resident of Piscataquis County to pick their four delegates, someone in Portland had 149 different slots to fill.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
In December, Motsepe attended the ANC's national general council meeting, where some delegates wore T-shirts emblazoned with the slogan "PM27" -- a reference to a possible presidential bid in 2027.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The new nominating process will see the 16 county parties elect slates of delegates, 601 in total, who will in turn vote to select the new nominee at a July 25 convention in Bangor.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
The other planned to stand with Wells-Barnett, even though several of her fellow delegates accused her of trying to steal publicity.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
