Republican National Committee

Republican National Committee (RNC)

Basic facts
Location:| Washington, D.C.
Top official:| Ronna Romney McDaniel, Chairwoman
Year founded:| 1856
Website:| Official website

Party Committees

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Democratic National Committee (DNC) • Republican National Committee (RNC)

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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) • National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC)

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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) • National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)

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Fundraising2019-2020 • 2018

The Republican National Committee (RNC) provides national leadership for the Republican Party, one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States.

The RNC is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican Party platform as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is also responsible for organizing and running the Republican National Convention every four years.

The members of the RNC include the national leadership and the chair of the state Republican Party the District of Columbia, and each of the U.S. states and territories.[1][2]

The RNC's main counterpart is the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

To read about the RNC's recent political activity, click here. To read about the RNC's recent fundraising reports, click here.

## Contents

* 1 About party committees
* 2 Leadership
* 2.1 National party leadership
* 2.2 2017 RNC chair election
* 2.3 Historical chairpersons
* 2.4 State party leadership
* 3 Republican Party platform and policy stances
* 3.1 Platform
* 3.1.1 2020
* 3.1.2 2016
* 3.1.3 2012
* 3.1.4 2008
* 3.2 History and policy issues
* 4 Election activity
* 4.1 2020-21 elections
* 4.1.1 U.S. Senate runoff elections in Georgia
* 4.1.2 Donor program with Trump campaign
* 4.2 2018 elections
* 4.2.1 Shutdown campaign
* 4.2.2 Midterm election preparations
* 4.3 2016 elections
* 4.3.1 Ground operation concerns
* 4.4 2014 elections
* 4.4.1 Strategy
* 4.4.2 January 2014 ad
* 5 Conventions
* 5.1 2020 Republican National Convention
* 5.2 Charlotte, North Carolina
* 5.3 2016 Republican National Convention
* 5.3.1 Presidential nominating calendar
* 5.3.2 Possible brokered convention
* 5.3.3 Donald Trump nomination
* 5.4 Historical Republican National Conventions
* 6 Subsidiaries of the RNC
* 6.1 Republican Governors Association
* 6.2 National Republican Senatorial Committee
* 6.3 National Republican Congressional Committee
* 6.4 Republican State Leadership Committee
* 6.5 Republican Legislative Campaign Committee
* 7 Finances
* 7.1 Annual overview
* 7.2 2021-2022
* 7.3 2019-2020
* 7.4 2018
* 8 Noteworthy events
* 8.1 Ruling ending consent decree, 2018
* 8.2 Correll v. Herring, 2016
* 8.3 Vote to ban NBC, CNN from debates, 2013
* 8.4 Growth and Opportunity Project, 2013
* 9 See also
* 10 External links
* 11 Additional reading
* 12 Footnotes

## About party committees[edit]

See also: Party committee fundraising, 2019-2020

Both Democrats and Republicans have three major party committees. The national committee's purpose involves oversight of the presidential nominating process as well as supporting party candidates with research, polling and funding in races across the country. Each party also has two Hill committees, one each for the House and Senate, which are dedicated to helping elect candidates from their party to Congress and helping incumbents win re-election.

During the 2018 election cycle, these six committees were each among the top 10 spenders in congressional elections with a combined $1.3 billion in spending.[3] During the 2020 campaign cycle, the same six party committees—three Democratic committees and three Republican committees—raised a combined $2.650 billion ($1.510 billion across the three Republican committees and $1.140 billion across the three Democratic committees).

## Leadership[edit]

### National party leadership[edit]

The following table lists the national leadership of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Republican Party as of October 2021:[4][5]

Title  |  Officer  |  State

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Chairwoman  |  Ronna McDaniel |  Michigan
Co-chairman  |  Thomas Hicks Jr. |  Texas
Treasurer  |  Ron Kaufman |  Massachusetts
Secretary  |  Vicki Drummond |  Alabama
General counsel  |  Kyle Hupfer |  Indiana
Senate Republican leader  |  Senator Mitch McConnell |  Kentucky
Senate Republican whip  |  Senator John Thune |  South Dakota
Senate Republican Conference chairman  |  Senator John Barrasso |  Wyoming
Senate Republican Policy Committee chairman  |  Senator Roy Blunt |  Missouri
Senate Republican Conference vice chairwoman  |  Senator Joni Ernst |  Iowa
Senatorial Campaign chairman |  Senator Rick Scott |  Florida
House Republican leader  |  Rep. Kevin McCarthy |  California
House Republican whip  |  Rep. Steve Scalise |  Louisiana
House Republican Conference chairwoman  |  Rep. Elise Stefanik |  New York
House Republican Conference vice chairman  |  Rep. Mike Johnson |  Louisiana
House Republican Conference secretary  |  Rep. Richard Hudson |  North Carolina
House Republican Policy Committee chairman  |  Rep. Gary Palmer |  Alabama
Governors Association chairman[6] |  Governor Doug Ducey |  Arizona
Congressional Campaign chairman[7] |  Rep. Tom Emmer |  Minnesota

### 2017 RNC chair election[edit]

On December 14, 2016, then-President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced his selection of Michigan Republican Party Chair Ronna McDaniel to succeed Reince Priebus as chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC). As RNC chair, McDaniel is responsible for shaping the GOP’s official messaging and strategy through the 2020 elections.

Trump also announced his selection of Republican strategist Bob Paduchik to serve as RNC co-chairman. The members of the RNC officially elected McDaniel as chairwoman and Paduchik as co-chairman on January 19, 2017.[8][9][10]

The New York Times reported that McDaniel supported Trump throughout the 2016 campaign and cultivated a close relationship with the president-elect. "Ronna has been extremely loyal to our movement and her efforts were critical to our tremendous victory in Michigan, and I know she will bring the same passion to the Republican National Committee," Trump said on announcing the selection.[8] McDaniel also had the backing of outgoing chairman Reince Priebus.[11]

Prior to the announcement of McDaniel's selection, the list of individuals named by media outlets as potential contenders for the position included New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, RNC state party director Matt Pinnell, lobbyist David Urban, former Republican Governors Association executive director Nick Ayers, and RNC member David Bossie.[9][12][13][14]

### Historical chairpersons[edit]

The following table is a historical list of past and present chairpersons of the Republican National Committee (RNC). Click "show" on the box below to view the full list.[15]

Chairperson  |  Term  |  State

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Edwin D. Morgan  | 1856-1864 | New York
Henry J. Raymond | 1864-1866 | New York
Marcus L. Ward | 1866-1868 | New Jersey
William Claflin | 1868-1872 | Massachusetts
Edwin D. Morgan | 1872-1876 | New York
Zachariah Chandler | 1876-1879 | Michigan
J. Donald Cameron | 1879-1880 | Pennsylvania
Marshall Jewell | 1880-1883 | Connecticut
Dwight M. Sabin | 1883-1884 | Minnesota
B. F. Jones | 1887-1888 | New Jersey
Matthew S. Quay | 1888-1891 | Pennsylvania
James S. Clarkson | 1891-1892 | Iowa
Thomas H. Carter | 1892-1896 | Montana
Marcus A. Hanna | 1896-1904 | Ohio
Henry Clay Payne | 1904 | Wisconsin
George Bruce Cortelyou | 1904-1907 | New York
Harry S. New | 1907-1908 | Indiana
Frank Harris Hitchcock | 1908-1909 | Ohio
John Fremont Hill | 1910-1912 | Maine
Victor Rosewater | 1912 | Nebraska
Charles D. Hilles | 1912-1916 | New York
Will H. Hays | 1918-1921 | Indiana
John T. Adams | 1921-1924 | Iowa
William M. Butler | 1925 | Massachusetts
Hubert Work | 1928-1929 | Colorado
Claudius H. Huston | 1929-1930 | Tennessee
Simeon D. Fess | 1931 | Ohio
Everett Sanders | 1932-1934 | Indiana
Henry P. Fletcher | 1934-1936 | Pennsylvania
John Hamilton | 1936-1937 | Kansas
Joseph W. Martin, Jr. | 1940-1942 | Massachusetts
Bailey Walsh | 1942 | Tennessee
Harrison E. Spangler | 1942-1944 | Iowa
Herbert Brownell, Jr. | 1944-1946 | New York
Carroll Reece | 1946-1948 | Tennessee
Hugh D. Scott, Jr. | 1948-1949 | Pennsylvania
Guy G. Gabrielson | 1949-1952 | New Jersey
Arthur E. Summerfield | 1952-1953 | Michigan
Wesley Roberts | 1953 | Kansas
Leonard W. Hall | 1953-1957 | New York
Meade Alcorn | 1957-1959 | Connecticut
Thruston B. Morton | 1959-1961 | Kentucky
William E. Miller | 1961-1964 | New York
Dean Burch | 1964-1965 | Arizona
Ray C. Bliss | 1965-1969 | Ohio
Rogers C. B. Morton | 1969-1971 | Maryland
Robert Dole | 1971-1973 | Kansas
George H. W. Bush | 1973-1974 | Texas
Mary Louise Smith | 1974-1977 | Iowa
William E. Brock III | 1977-1981 | Tennessee
Richard Richards | 1981-1983 | Utah
Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. | 1983-1989 | Nevada
Lee Atwater | 1989-1991 | South Carolina
Clayton Keith Yeutter | 1991-1992 | Nebraska
Richard Bond | 1992-1993 | Missouri
Haley Barbour | 1993-1997 | Mississippi
Jim Nicholson | 1997-2001 | Colorado
Jim Gilmore | 2001-2002 | Virginia
Marc Racicot | 2002-2003 | Montana
Ed Gillespie | 2003-2005 | Virginia
Ken Mehlman | 2005-2007 | Washington, D.C.
Mike Duncan | 2007-2009 | Kentucky
Michael Steele | 2009-2011 | Maryland
Reince Priebus | 2011-2017 | Wisconsin
Ronna McDaniel | 2017 - Present | Michigan

### State party leadership[edit]

The following table lists the state and territory chairpersons of the Republican National Committee (RNC), as of October 2021. Click "show" on the box below to view the full list.[16]

State Republican Party chairs, as of October 2021

State  |  Chairperson  |  |  State  |  Chairperson
Alabama |  John Wahl |  |  Montana |  Don Kaltschmidt
Alaska |  Ann Brown |  |  Nebraska |  Dan Welch
American Samoa |  Taulapapa William Sword |  |  Nevada |  Michael McDonald
Arizona |  Kelli Ward |  |  New Hampshire |  Steve Stepanek
Arkansas |  Jonelle Fulmer |  |  New Jersey |  Bob Hugin
California |  Jessica Millan Patterson |  |  New Mexico |  Steve Pearce
Colorado |  Kristi Burton Brown |  |  New York |  Nicholas A. Langworthy
Connecticut |  Ben Proto |  |  North Carolina |  Michael Whatley
Delaware |  Jane Brady |  |  North Dakota |  Perrie Schafer
District of Columbia |  Patrick Mara |  |  Northern Mariana Islands |  James Ada
Florida |  Joe Gruters |  |  Ohio |  Bob Paduchik
Georgia |  David Shafer |  |  Oklahoma |  John Bennett
Guam |  Juan Carlos Benitez |  |  Oregon |  Dallas Heard
Hawaii |  Signe Godfrey |  |  Pennsylvania |  Lawrence Tabas
Idaho |  Tom Luna |  |  Puerto Rico |  Angel Cintrón
Illinois |  Don Tracy |  |  Rhode Island |  Sue Cienki
Indiana |  Kyle Hupfer |  |  South Carolina |  Drew McKissick
Iowa |  Jeff Kaufmann |  |  South Dakota |  Dan Lederman
Kansas |  Mike Kuckelman |  |  Tennessee |  Scott Golden
Kentucky |  J. McCauley Brown |  |  Texas |  Matt Rinaldi
Louisiana |  Louis Gurvich |  |  Utah |  Carson Jorgensen
Maine |  Demi Kouzounas |  |  Vermont |  Deb Billado
Maryland |  Dirk Haire |  |  U.S. Virgin Islands |  N/A
Massachusetts |  Jim Lyons |  |  Virginia |  Rich Anderson
Michigan |  Ron Weiser |  |  Washington |  Caleb Heimlich
Minnesota |  David Hann |  |  West Virginia |  Mark Harris
Mississippi |  Frank Bordeaux  |  |  Wisconsin |  Paul Farrow
Missouri |  Nick Myers |  |  Wyoming |  Frank Eathorne

## Republican Party platform and policy stances[edit]

### Platform[edit]

The Republican National Committee (RNC) drafts a party platform every four years. The platform outlines the official principles, policy stances, and priorities of the Republican Party. It also helps the party's candidates to shape their messages and the party to hold candidates accountable to the broader party consensus.

#### 2020[edit]

See also: The Republican Party Platform, 2020

In 2020, the RNC adopted a resolution stating that it would continue to use the 2016 platform rather than adopt a new platform. The resolution affirmed the party's support for President Trump (R).

Click [show] to view the Republican Party's platform resolution for 2020.|

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#### 2016[edit]

See also: The Republican Platform and RNC Platform Committee, 2016
Click [show] to view the Republican Party's 2016 platform.|

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#### 2012[edit]

See also: The Republican Party Platform, 2012
Click [show] to view the Republican Party's 2012 platform.|

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#### 2008[edit]

See also: The Republican Party Platform, 2008
Click [show] to view the Republican Party's 2008 platform.|

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### History and policy issues[edit]

The website for the RNC provides a history of the GOP and its policy stances. Click "show" on the boxes below for more information.[17]

Founding

"On July 6, 1854, just after the anniversary of the nation, an anti-slavery state convention was held in Jackson, Michigan. The hot day forced the large crowd outside to a nearby oak grove. At this “Under the Oaks Convention” the first statewide candidates were selected for what would become the Republican Party.

United by desire to abolish slavery, it was in Jackson that the Platform of the Under the Oaks Convention read: “…we will cooperate and be known as REPUBLICANS…” Prior to July, smaller groups had gathered in intimate settings like the schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin. However, the meeting in Jackson would be the first ever mass gathering of the Republican Party.

The name “Republican” was chosen, alluding to Thomas Jefferson’s Democratic-Republican Party and conveying a commitment to the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

Party of Freedom

"Though popularized in a Thomas Nast cartoon, the GOP’s elephant symbol originated during the 1860 campaign, as a symbol of Republican strength. Republicans envisioned 'free soil, free speech, free labor.' Under the leadership of President Abraham Lincoln, the GOP became the Party of the Union as well.

President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, but it was the entire Republican Party who freed the slaves. The 1864 Republican National Convention called for the abolition of slavery, and Congressional Republicans passed the 13th Amendment unanimously, with only a few Democrat votes.

The early women’s rights movement was solidly Republican, as it was a continuation of abolitionism. They were careful not to be overly partisan, but as did Susan B. Anthony, most suffragists favored the GOP. The 19th Amendment was written by a Republican senator and garnered greater support from Republicans than from Democrats."

Party of Prosperity

"Low taxes, sound money, regulatory restraint: these were among the commonsense economic policies established by the GOP that brought about decades of prosperity after the Civil War. Republicans encouraged innovation and rule of law. Buttressed by Republican control in Congress, the McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt and Taft administrations cleared away obstacles to economic growth.

President Dwight Eisenhower and congressional Republicans appreciated the fact that the private sector, not government, is the engine of wealth creation. With his bold tax-cutting agenda, President Ronald Reagan revived the economy after years of Democrat malaise."

Party of Vision

"Theodore Roosevelt embodies our Party’s traditional concern for the environment, but the Republican commitment to the environment actually goes back much further than that. For example, the world’s first national park, Yellowstone, was established during the Ulysses Grant administration.

President Eisenhower advocated groundbreaking civil rights legislation and vigorously enforced the Brown v Board of Education decision, sending the 101st Airborne to Little Rock when chaos erupted following integration at Central High.

Ronald Reagan explained the difference between Democrats and Republicans in a way that cannot be improved upon: 'Two visions of the future, two fundamentally different ways of governing – their government of pessimism, fear, and limits, or ours of hope, confidence, and growth. Their government sees people only as members of groups. Ours serves all the people of America as individuals.

President George H.W. Bush championed community and volunteer organizations and the tremendous power they have for doing good. He famously described them as “a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.'

In the first decade of the 21st century, President George W. Bush made an unprecedented commitment to helping those in need beyond our shores through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), an aid program for countries devastated by HIV/AIDS. Since its inception, PEPFAR has saved over a million lives and currently provides over 5 million people with life-saving treatments."

Party of Strength

"President Reagan and President George H.W. Bush led western democracies to victory over Soviet tyranny in the Cold War. The George W. Bush administration maintained the military second-to-none and projected that power in the fight against international terrorism."
Party of the Future

"Drawing inspiration from our Party’s history, today’s Republicans believe individuals, not government, make the best decisions; all people are entitled to equal rights; and decisions are best made close to home.

At the state level, the nation’s thirty Republican governors are making government more effective and efficient, spurring economic growth and striving to put more power in the hands of the people.

Nationally, Republicans recognize that the slow, bloated, top-down Washington bureaucracy is out-of-date in the 21st century. Our Party works to give Americans more choices—in healthcare, in education, in energy, and in the economy—and to free individuals and families from the intrusive overreach of federal bureaucrats.

The Party’s core principles of freedom and equal opportunity are as relevant today as at our founding, and they are the roadmap for American renewal in a new and interconnected world."

## Election activity[edit]

### 2020-21 elections[edit]

#### U.S. Senate runoff elections in Georgia[edit]

CBS News reported that the RNC planned to spend at least 10 million toward the January 5, 2021, U.S. Senate runoff elections in Georgia.[18]

Click the links below for more on Georgia's Senate runoff races:

* United States Senate runoff elections in Georgia (January 5, 2021)
* United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020 (Perdue vs. Ossoff runoff)
* United States Senate special election in Georgia, 2020 (Loeffler vs. Warnock runoff)

#### Donor program with Trump campaign[edit]

For the 2020 campaign cycle, the RNC merged its fundraising efforts with those of President Donald Trump's (R) re-election campaign.[19] In May 2019, the joint group launched a donor program aimed at encouraging supporters to gather donations from others, also known as bundling contributions. Supporters who raised $25,000 were invited to join the "Trump Train", those who raised $45,000 were invited to "Club 45", and those who raised $100,000 were invited to "The Builder's Club". Participation in each tier included benefits such as invitations to leadership dinners and retreats and access to conference calls with party leadership.[20]

### 2018 elections[edit]

#### Shutdown campaign[edit]

The federal government shut down from January 20, 2018, to January 22, 2018, after Congress failed to pass a bill to fund the government. The Hill reported on January 22, 2018, that the RNC had invested six figures in robocalls and paid targeted Facebook posts against Democratic senators who voted against the bill.[21]

The five senators targeted in the campaign—Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)—were up for re-election in 2018 in states that voted for President Donald Trump (R) in 2016. The robocalls, which went out to 2.6 million voters, said, "It is infuriating, it is petty, and YOU deserve better from your elected official. Demand that your Senator do their job — vote to fund the government, support our military, and provide health care for millions of American children."[21]

#### Midterm election preparations[edit]

In a January 2018 op-ed for Fox News, McDaniel reported that the RNC had started its 2018 ground operations. "Our Political Department has expanded our presence nationwide, bringing field staff and 22 state directors to key states in preparation for this year's midterm elections," she said. "Under their leadership, field staff have knocked on nearly 4 million doors and made nearly 8 million phone calls to engage Americans across the country on the issues that matter most to them."[22]

The outlet Morning Consult reported in December 2017 that state GOP affiliates had been targeting voters in 2018 battleground states with a field campaign for the GOP tax bill. McDaniel described the campaign, which included an estimated 364,000 door-to-door contacts and 145,000 phone calls between the first week of September and December 14, as "a blueprint as we work to expand our majorities in 2018 and beyond."[23]

In March 2018, the RNC announced it would hire 170 permanent staffers, bringing its total to over 300, and deploy them to 25 states ahead of the midterms. "Our record-breaking fundraising has fueled our ability to continue our permanent, data-driven field program in 25 states, including every battleground state," McDaniel said in a statement to NBC News about the new hiring.[24]

### 2016 elections[edit]

#### Ground operation concerns[edit]

The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a memo on May 26, 2016, stating that the organization would double its field staff in key battleground states.[25]

On May 27, 2016, Politico reported that a lack of financial support among high-level donors for the party's presumptive nominee, Donald Trump, had resulted in a fundraising shortfall for the RNC. The financial shortage had prevented the RNC from implementing effective field operations across a number of battleground states. According to Politico, many Republican campaign staffers felt that the RNC had been too slow to roll out ground operations and questioned the RNC's ability to provide adequate field support.[25]

### 2014 elections[edit]

#### Strategy[edit]

In a memo released in October 2013, RNC spokesman Sean Spicer outlined the strategy the organization would be taking in the 2014 midterm elections. Excerpts included:

* "The lesson from 2012 is we must have a permanent ground game. We must engage with voters year-round in their communities, especially in Hispanic, African American and Asian Pacific communities."
* In their first radio ads of the 2014 cycle, the organization ran Spanish, Vietnamese and Korean versions.[26]
* "So, while in the past, we may have measured the RNC’s success by the amount of cash we had piled up three months before Election Day, that will no longer be the case. We’re investing that money now and will continue to do so."[27]

#### January 2014 ad[edit]

The RNC released its first radio ads of the 2014 cycle in early January. The ads targeted vulnerable Democrats over the Affordable Care Act using the following template:

"President Obama and [Senator/Representative] said if you like your insurance plan you can keep it under Obamacare. They lied to you. 2014 is your chance to hold [Senator/Representative] accountable. Tell him this is one New Year’s resolution you’re sticking to."[28]

## Conventions[edit]

### 2020 Republican National Convention[edit]

See also: Republican National Convention, 2020

The Republican Party held its national convention from August 24-27, 2020.[29]

Limited in-person events took place in Charlotte, North Carolina.[30] On July 23, 2020, President Donald Trump announced that high-profile convention events previously moved to Jacksonville, Florida, including his nomination acceptance speech, had been canceled for public health and safety reasons. Trump formally accepted the party's nomination from the White House.[31][32][33]

The convention was originally scheduled to take place entirely in Charlotte but statewide restrictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic led to the convention's planned relocation to Jacksonville.[34] The Republican National Committee Executive Committee voted to downsize the convention in Charlotte, reducing the number of in-person delegates from 2,500 to 336. The committee also decided to adopt the 2016 platform again since the Platform Committee would not be meeting.[35]

At the convention, party delegates typically select the Republican presidential nominee and vote to adopt a platform outlining the party's policy priorities and values. According to presidential historian Tevi Troy, however, "conventions today remain largely party advertising opportunities rather than fora for real decision-making."[36]

### Charlotte, North Carolina[edit]

Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted portions of the 2020 Republican National Convention. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said of the city, "It's perfect to host a convention. First of all, it's the hospitality city. You've got great hotels, you've got great food, you've got friendly people. We want to make this a great experience for Charlotte, and we appreciate the whole team—the mayor, the city council, everyone who has worked so hard to get our convention there."[37]

### 2016 Republican National Convention[edit]

See also: Republican National Convention, 2016

The 2016 Republican National Convention took place at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, from July 18 to July 21, 2016.

All 168 members of the RNC were automatic delegates to the national convention. The 50 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. territories had three RNC members each. Delegates were allocated or pledged to candidates according to the rules of the state or territorial party. Most states allowed their RNC members to decide independently which candidate to support.[38]

#### Presidential nominating calendar[edit]

On January 24, 2014, the RNC voted to move the Republican nominating convention to an earlier date in the summer of 2016. Traditionally, the party's conventions had been held in late August of presidential years. The committee also pushed states to adopt a February to May primary schedule rather than the longer January to June schedule of previous elections.[39]

#### Possible brokered convention[edit]

See also: Brokered conventions

On December 10, 2015, The Washington Post reported that the Republican National Committee had begun to make preparations for a potential brokered convention. The Post said that "the groundwork for a floor fight" against Trump was discussed at a meeting of 20 party officials on December 7, 2015.[40]

Trump said he would be at a disadvantage in a brokered convention. "I'd be going up against guys who grew up with each other, who know each other intimately and I don’t know who they are, okay?" he said. "That’s a big disadvantage."[40]

#### Donald Trump nomination[edit]

See also: Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016
See also: What happened last night at the nomination vote?

Donald Trump became the Republican presidential nominee on July 19, 2016. He received the support of an additional 89 delegates over and above the 1,237 required to earn the nomination. Then-Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) was named as the party's vice presidential nominee.[41]

### Historical Republican National Conventions[edit]

The following table lists the Republican National Conventions organized by the Republican National Committee (RNC):[42]

Year  |  Location  |  RNC nominee

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1856  |  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |  John C. Fremont
1860  |  Chicago, Illinois |  Abraham Lincoln
1864  |  Baltimore, Maryland |  Abraham Lincoln
1868  |  Chicago, Illinois |  Ulysses Grant
1872  |  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |  Ulysses Grant
1876  |  Cincinnati, Ohio |  Rutherford B. Hayes
1880  |  Chicago, Illinois |  James Garfield
1884  |  Chicago, Illinois |  James G. Blaine
1888  |  Chicago, Illinois |  Benjamin Harrison
1892  |  Minneapolis, Minnesota |  Benjamin Harrison
1896  |  St. Louis, Missouri |  William McKinley
1900  |  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |  William McKinley
1904  |  Chicago, Illinois |  Theodore Roosevelt
1908  |  Chicago, Illinois |  William Howard Taft
1912  |  Chicago, Illinois |  William Howard Taft
1916  |  Chicago, Illinois |  Charles Evan Hughes
1920  |  Chicago, Illinois |  Warren G. Harding
1924  |  Cleveland, Ohio |  Calvin Coolidge
1928  |  Kansas City, Kansas |  Herbert Hoover
1932  |  Chicago, Illinois |  Herbert Hoover
1936  |  Cleveland, Ohio |  Alfred Landon
1940  |  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |  Wendell Willkie
1944  |  Chicago, Illinois |  Thomas Dewey
1948  |  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |  Thomas Dewey
1952  |  Chicago, Illinois |  Dwight Eisenhower
1956  |  San Francisco, California |  Dwight Eisenhower
1960  |  Chicago, Illinois |  Richard Nixon
1964  |  San Francisco, California |  Barry Goldwater
1968  |  Miami Beach, Florida |  Richard Nixon
1972  |  Miami Beach, Florida |  Richard Nixon
1976  |  Kansas City, Kansas |  Gerald Ford
1980  |  Detroit, Michigan |  Ronald Reagan
1984  |  Dallas, Texas |  Ronald Reagan
1988  |  New Orleans, Louisiana |  George H. W. Bush
1992  |  Houston, Texas |  George H. W. Bush
1996  |  San Diego, California |  Bob Dole
2000  |  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |  George W. Bush
2004  |  New York, New York |  George W. Bush
2008  |  St. Paul, Minnesota |  John McCain
2012  |  Tampa, Florida |  Mitt Romney
2016  |  Cleveland, Ohio |  Donald Trump
2020  |  Charlotte, North Carolina |  Donald Trump

## Subsidiaries of the RNC[edit]

Subsidiaries of the Republican National Committee

• Republican Governors Association
• National Republican Senatorial Committee
• National Republican Congressional Committee
• Republican State Leadership Committee
• Republican Legislative Campaign Committee

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The following organizations operate as subsidiaries of the Republican National Committee:

### Republican Governors Association[edit]

See also: Republican Governors Association

The Republican Governors Association has the following mission statement:

“  | The Republican Governors Association helps elect Republicans to governorships throughout the nation and provides them with the resources to help them govern effectively.[43][44] |  ”

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### National Republican Senatorial Committee[edit]

See also: National Republican Senatorial Committee

The National Republican Senatorial Committee has the following mission statement:

“  | The NRSC (National Republican Senatorial Committee) is the only national organization solely devoted to strengthening the Republican Senate Majority and electing Republicans to the United States Senate.

We provide invaluable support and assistance to current and prospective Republican U.S. Senate candidates in the areas of budget planning, election law compliance, fundraising, communications tools and messaging, and research and strategy.[45][44]

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### National Republican Congressional Committee[edit]

See also: National Republican Congressional Committee

The National Republican Congressional Committee has the following mission statement:

“  | The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is a political committee devoted to increasing the number of Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The NRCC’s origins date back to 1866, when the Republican caucuses of the House and Senate formed a “Congressional Committee.” Today, the NRCC is organized under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code. It supports the election of Republicans to the House through direct financial contributions to candidates and Republican Party organizations; technical and research assistance to Republican candidates and Party organizations; voter registration, education and turnout programs; and other Party-building activities.[46][44]

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### Republican State Leadership Committee[edit]

See also: Republican State Leadership Committee

The Republican State Leadership Committee has the following mission statement:

“  | Through innovative strategies and record-breaking support across all 50 states, we successfully recruit and elect Republicans to state legislatures and to the offices of lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and statewide agriculture official. Through our Judicial Fairness Initiative, we also work to elect conservative judges to state courts.[47][44] |  ”

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### Republican Legislative Campaign Committee[edit]

See also: Republican Legislative Campaign Committee

The Republican Legislative Campaign Committee has the following mission statement:

“  | The RSLC’s largest footprint in the states is rooted in the historic work of its legislative caucus: the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee (RLCC) - the only national organization dedicated exclusively to electing Republicans to state legislatures. RLCC faces a tall order with thousands of races on the ballot every major election cycle. Since 2003, RLCC has consistently delivered positive results by targeting national resources to support state races. Republicans currently hold majorities in 61 of 99 state legislative chambers.[48][44] |  ”

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## Finances[edit]

### Annual overview[edit]

The following table identifies total annual federal receipts and disbursements for the RNC according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission:[49]

Annual federal receipts and disbursements for the RNC, 2010-2020

Year  |  Federal receipts  |  Federal disbursements
2020  |  $649,368,149.53  |  $640,827,637.80
2019  |  $241,127,767.71  |  $192,640,225.94
2018  |  $192,326,315.41  |  $207,643,382.80
2017 | $132,510,489.29  | $119,019,872.26
2016 | $237,746,967.37  | $231,142,738.37
2015 | $105,624,232.74  | $91,915,393.94
2014 | $114,150,210.48  | $118,292,925.06
2013 | $80,710,922.39  | $76,315,275.82
2012 | $302,091,143.53  | $317,336,184.19
2011 | $88,125,779.57  | $68,844,381.37
2010 | $105,162,527.87  | $112,858,821.37

### 2021-2022[edit]

See also: Party committee fundraising, 2021-2022

The Republican National Committee (RNC) reported the following fundraising amounts for the 2021-22 election cycle:

Monthly fundraising for the RNC for the 2021-22 election cycle

Month
(Dates covered) |  Total receipts  |  Total disbursements  |  Cash on hand (end of month)  |  Debts owed (end of month)  |  FEC document
October 2021
(Sept. 1-30, 2021) |  $12,716,704.63  |  $16,632,042.13  |  $70,671,552.51  |  $0.00  |  Filing
September 2021
(Aug. 1-31, 2021) |  $12,210,752.07  |  $16,663,178.53  |  $74,586,890.01  |  $0.00  |  Filing
August 2021
(July 1-31, 2021) |  $12,946,981.16  |  $15,648,931.75  |  $79,039,316.47  |  $0.00  |  Filing
July 2021
(June 1-30, 2021) |  $16,304,064.37  |  $13,395,512.69  |  $81,741,267.06  |  $0.00  |  Filing
June 2021
(May 1-31, 2021) |  $11,075,948.94  |  $22,720,743.83  |  $78,832,715.38  |  $0.00  |  Filing
May 2021
(April 1-30, 2021) |  $13,167,034.69  |  $9,301,874.94  |  $90,477,510.27  |  $0.00  |  Filing
April 2021
(March 1-31, 2021) |  $17,805,350.00  |  $15,143,902.85  |  $86,612,350.52  |  $0.00  |  Filing
March 2021
(Feb. 1-28, 2021) |  $10,382,510.03  |  $10,162,016.13  |  $83,950,903.37  |  $0.00  |  Filing
February 2021
(Jan. 1-31, 2021) |  $16,259,533.79  |  $13,058,739.25  |  $83,730,409.47  |  $0.00  |  Filing

### 2019-2020[edit]

See also: Party committee fundraising, 2019-2020

The Republican National Committee (RNC) reported the following fundraising amounts for the 2019-20 election cycle:

Monthly fundraising for the RNC for the 2019-20 election cycle

Month
(Dates covered) |  Total receipts  |  Total disbursements  |  Cash on hand (end of month)  |  Debts owed (end of month)  |  FEC document
Year-End 2020
(Nov. 24 - Dec. 31, 2020) |  $45,331,166.02  |  $23,579,365.43  |  $80,529,614.93  |  $0.00  |  Filing
Post-General 2020
(Oct. 15 - Nov. 23, 2020) |  $202,519,965.09  |  $217,284,232.93  |  $58,777,814.34  |  $0.00  |  Filing
Pre-General 2020
(Oct. 1-14, 2020) |  $38,190,836.28  |  $42,777,172.98  |  $73,542,082.18  |  $0.00  |  Filing
October 2020
(Sept. 1-30, 2020) |  $71,782,164.50  |  $108,581,187.93  |  $78,128,418.88  |  $0.00  |  Filing
September 2020
(Aug. 1-31, 2020) |  $67,616,034.19  |  $62,580,050.84  |  $114,927,442.31  |  $0.00  |  Filing
August 2020
(July 1-31, 2020) |  $55,321,855.77  |  $45,610,653.21  |  $109,891,458.96  |  $0.00  |  Filing
July 2020
(June 1-30, 2020) |  $36,859,354.76  |  $19,027,235.54  |  $100,180,256.40  |  $0.00  |  Filing
June 2020
(May 1-31, 2020) |  $27,169,788.75  |  $22,032,532.31  |  $82,348,137.18  |  $0.00  |  Filing
May 2020
(Apr. 1-30, 2020) |  $27,127,607.16  |  $27,031,419.79  |  $77,210,880.74  |  $0.00  |  Filing
April 2020
(Mar. 1-31, 2020) |  $24,043,346.29  |  $23,774,342.27  |  $77,114,693.37  |  $0.00  |  Filing
March 2020
(Feb. 1-29, 2020) |  $26,223,544.87  |  $25,395,993.44  |  $76,845,689.35  |  $0.00  |  Filing
February 2020
(Jan. 1-31, 2020) |  $27,182,485.85  |  $23,153,451.13  |  $76,018,137.92  |  $0.00  |  Filing
Year-End 2019
(Dec. 1-31, 2019) |  $26,480,886.26  |  $17,725,174.70  |  $71,989,103.20  |  $0.00  |  Filing
December 2019
(Nov. 1-30, 2019) |  $20,627,420.30  |  $18,775,994.29  |  $63,233,391.64  |  $0.00  |  Filing
November 2019
(Oct. 1-31, 2019) |  $25,273,354.01  |  $23,055,154.93  |  $61,381,965.63  |  $0.00  |  Filing
October 2019
(Sept. 1-30, 2019) |  $27,324,070.15  |  $21,999,170.54  |  $59,163,766.55  |  $0.00  |  Filing
September 2019
(Aug. 1-31, 2019) |  $23,473,277.83  |  $16,227,282.89  |  $53,838,866.94  |  $0.00  |  Filing
August 2019
(July 1-31, 2019) |  $20,807,560.80  |  $17,704,677.74  |  $46,592,872.00  |  $0.00  |  Filing
July 2019
(June 1-30, 2019) |  $20,757,266.54  |  $14,298,081.17  |  $43,489,988.94  |  $0.00  |  Filing
June 2019
(May 1-31, 2019) |  $14,629,612.03  |  $12,327,598.68  |  $37,030,803.57  |  $0.00  |  Filing
May 2019
(Apr. 1-30, 2019) |  $15,926,679.32  |  $14,334,733.60  |  $34,728,790.22  |  $0.00  |  Filing
April 2019
(Mar. 1-31, 2019) |  $15,534,378.27  |  $13,538,812.83  |  $33,136,826.50  |  $0.00  |  Filing
March 2019
(Feb. 1-28, 2019) |  $14,634,014.65  |  $12,065,038.13  |  $31,141,261.06  |  $0.00  |  Filing
February 2019
(Jan. 1-31, 2019) |  $15,659,229.55  |  $10,588,506.44  |  $28,572,284.54  |  $0.00  |  Filing

### 2018[edit]

See also: Fundraising in Congressional elections, 2018

The Republican National Committee (RNC) reported the following fundraising amounts for the 2017-18 election cycle:

Monthly fundraising for the RNC for the 2017-18 election cycle

Month  |  Total contributions  |  Total Disbursements  |  Cash on hand (end of month)  |  Debts Owed (end of month)  |  FEC document
December 2018  |  $7,906,734  |  $11,413,496  |  $23,501,561  |  $0  |  Filing
Post-general election 2018  |  $33,345,773  |  $40,574,439  |  $27,008,324  |  $0  |  Filing
Pre-general election 2018  |  $13,700,450  |  $30,771,008  |  $34,236,991  |  $0  |  Filing
September 2018  |  $26,244,823  |  $16,691,831  |  $51,307,548  |  $0  |  Filing
August 2018  |  $16,400,765  |  $16,513,743  |  $41,754,556  |  $0  |  Filing
July 2018  |  $14,183,583  |  $23,003,658  |  $41,867,534  |  $0  |  Filing
June 2018  |  $13,930,558  |  $10,645,032  |  $50,687,610  |  $0  |  Filing
May 2018  |  $14,581,917  |  $11,011,181  |  $47,402,084  |  $0  |  Filing
April 2018  |  $12,999,856  |  $12,127,391  |  $43,831,348  |  $0  |  Filing
March 2018  |  $13,866,715  |  $13,350,362  |  $42,958,883  |  $1,237  |  Filing
February 2018  |  $12,758,961  |  $11,067,107  |  $42,442,531  |  $0  |  Filing
January 2018  |  $12,406,181  |  $10,474,133  |  $40,750,676  |  $0  |  Filing
December 2017  |  $11,091,945  |  $12,112,205  |  $38,818,629  |  $0  |  Filing
November 2017  |  $8,193,273  |  $10,872,550  |  $39,838,889  |  $0  |  Filing
October 2017  |  $9,158,074  |  $10,729,710  |  $42,518,165  |  $0  |  Filing
September 2017  |  $10,811,018  |  $12,552,609  |  $44,089,801  |  $0  |  Filing
August 2017  |  $7,257,739  |  $8,527,826  |  $45,831,392  |  $0  |  Filing
July 2017  |  $10,599,628  |  $8,205,367  |  $47,101,479  |  $203  |  Filing
June 2017  |  $13,504,415  |  $10,629,234  |  $44,707,217  |  $203  |  Filing
May 2017  |  $10,868,580  |  $10,446,978  |  $41,832,037  |  $203  |  Filing
April 2017  |  $9,588,449  |  $9,533,359  |  $41,410,435  |  $0  |  Filing
March 2017  |  $12,140,687  |  $10,022,461  |  $41,355,345  |  $0  |  Filing
February 2017  |  $9,507,806  |  $7,053,538  |  $39,237,118  |  $0  |  Filing
January 2017  |  $19,788,873  |  $8,334,033  |  $36,782,851  |  $0  |  Filing
December 2016  |  \-  |  \-  |  $25,328,011  |  $0  |  Filing

## Noteworthy events[edit]

### Ruling ending consent decree, 2018[edit]

In January 2018, U.S. District Court Judge John Michael Vazquez issued a ruling ending a consent decree limiting election activities by the RNC. The decree was initially imposed in response to alleged Republican targeting of minority communities during the 1981 gubernatorial election in New Jersey. It specified that the RNC should not conduct "ballot security activities" in communities with large populations of minority voters "where a purpose or significant effect of such activities is to deter qualified voters from voting."[50]

The decree was set to expire on December 1, 2017, but Democrats argued that Republicans had violated the decree and that it should be extended. Vazquez, who was nominated to the district court by President Barack Obama (D) in 2015, found that Democrats had not provided sufficient evidence that the decree had been violated.[51]

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) questioned the decision to end the decree. "The rhetoric of the Republican Party has been irresponsible, has been dangerous, and could possibly even incite problems at polling sites," he said. "So the timing of this is problematic to me. I think this consent decree was serving a good purpose and I wish this was not done now."[51] RNC spokesman Michael Ahrens said, "We are gratified that the judge recognized our full compliance with the consent decree and rejected the DNC's baseless claims." He said that the ruling "will allow the RNC to work more closely with state parties and campaigns to do what we do best, ensure that more people vote through our unmatched field program."[51]

On January 31, 2018, the DNC filed notice of its intention to appeal Vazquez's ruling.[52] "The DNC is committed to defending our democracy from those that would use targeted voter suppression efforts to win elections, as the GOP has repeatedly done," DNC Chair Tom Perez said in a statement released after the filing. "[President Donald] Trump and the RNC have encouraged a false narrative on voter fraud that has resulted in increased GOP efforts to restrict access to the ballot. Continuing the court’s consent decree is an important part of ensuring voters’ most fundamental rights are protected, which is why we are appealing."[53] On January 7, 2019, the court rejected the DNC's appeal.[54]

### Correll v. Herring, 2016[edit]

See also: Correll v. Herring and Conscience clause and the Republican National Convention, 2016

On June 24, 2016, Carroll Boston “Beau” Correll Jr., a district-level delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention representing Virginia's 10th Congressional District, filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of himself and other Republican and Democratic delegates in the state. The suit sought to prevent the enforcement of Section 24.2-545(D) of the Virginia Code, which required delegates to vote for the winner of the state party's presidential primary on the first convention ballot.[55]

Donald Trump (R) and Hillary Clinton (D) won Virginia's Republican and Democratic presidential primaries, respectively. In his filing with the district court, Correll stipulated that he "believes that Donald Trump is unfit to serve as President of the United States" and that he would not vote for Trump on any ballot at the national convention. Instead, Correll said that he would "cast his vote on the first ballot … for a candidate whom he believes is fit to serve as President, thereby violating Section 545(D)."[56]

Correll filed his suit at the same time that conservative activists were pushing to unbind the delegates to the 2016 Republican National Convention—at least in part to prevent Donald Trump from winning the party’s nomination for president. Some conservatives, such as North Dakota National Committeeman Curly Haugland and National Review writer David French, argued that the delegates were, in fact, already unbound at the convention. Others, such as Colorado delegates Kendal Unruh and Guy Short, argued that the convention should pass a rule allowing delegates to vote for a candidate other than the one to whom their state party’s rules would bind them if that vote would violate their conscience on religious or moral grounds.

In a memorandum opinion issued July 11, 2016, Judge Robert Payne ruled for Correll, permanently enjoining Virginia from enforcing Section 545(D).

### Vote to ban NBC, CNN from debates, 2013[edit]

On August 16, 2013, the RNC voted unanimously to ban the media outlets NBC and CNN from the party's 2016 presidential primary debates unless they agreed not to air planned film projects about Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.[57]

“We don't have time for the media's games,” RNC chair Priebus said before the vote at the RNC's 2013 summer meeting in Boston, “We’re done putting up with this nonsense. There are plenty of other news outlets.”[57]

The RNC described the planned films as “political favoritism” and accused the outlets of airing “programming that amounts to little more than extended commercials promoting former Secretary Clinton.”[57] NBC and CNN both canceled their plans to air the Clinton projects.[58]

### Growth and Opportunity Project, 2013[edit]

Following Republican defeats in the 2012 election cycle, the RNC released a post-election review entitled the Growth and Opportunity Project. The 100-page report, which was released on March 18, 2013, included calls for increased outreach to women and minority groups, improved data and digital infrastructure, fewer presidential primary debates, and revamped fundraising and public relations strategies.[59][60][61]

"To be clear, our principles are sound, our principles are not old rusty thoughts in some book," said then-RNC chair Reince Priebus. He added that the "report notes the way we communicate our principles isn't resonating widely enough."[60]

## See also[edit]

* Republican Party
* Republican National Convention, 2016
* The Republican Platform and RNC Platform Committee, 2016
* National Republican Senatorial Committee
* National Republican Congressional Committee
* State Republican parties
* Democratic Party
* Terms and definitions

## External links[edit]

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* C-SPAN, "A History of the Republican Party"

## Additional reading[edit]

* Gould, Lewis (2003). Grand Old Party: A History of the Republicans, New York, New York: Random House

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ P2016 Race for the White House, "Republican National Committee – 2015," accessed October 14, 2016
2. ↑ Republican National Committee, "State leadership," accessed October 14, 2016
3. ↑ OpenSecrets, "Top Spending Committees 2018 Cycle," accessed May 23, 2019
4. ↑ Republican National Committee, "National leadership," accessed August 21, 2021
5. ↑ Congessional Institute, "Republican Leadership Positions," accessed September 22, 2021
6. ↑ Republican Governors Association, "About," accessed August 21, 2021
7. ↑ Republican Party, "National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman," accessed August 21, 2021
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Politico, "Trump announces McDaniel to be his pick for RNC," December 14, 2016
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Politico, "Short list emerges for RNC chair," November 14, 2016
10. ↑ Townhall, "RNC elects Ronna Romney McDaniel as chairwoman," January 19, 2017
11. ↑ The New York Times, "Donald Trump names top Michigan official to senior G.O.P. committee post," December 14, 2016
12. ↑ Politico, "Christie throws his hat in the ring for RNC chair," December 1, 2016
13. ↑ Time, "Chris Christie makes bid for Republican National Committee chair," December 1, 2016
14. ↑ Politico, "Trump likely to pick McDaniel to lead RNC," December 9, 2016
15. ↑ Political Graveyard, "Republican Party offices," accessed January 22, 2018
16. ↑ GOP, "State Leadership," accessed August 21, 2021
17. ↑ Republican National Committee', "History of the GOP," accessed September 1, 2020
18. ↑ CBS News, "'Everybody is looking up to Georgia right now': Early voting kicks off in Senate runoffs," December 16, 2020
19. ↑ Politico, "Trump launches unprecedented reelection machine," December 18, 2018
20. ↑ National Public Radio, "For 2020, Trump Campaign Woos Big Donors Who Spurned It In 2016," May 6, 2019
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 The Hill, "RNC launches effort against red-state Dems over shutdown," January 22, 2018
22. ↑ Fox News, "RNC chairwoman: Trump has made progress on his winning agenda for America," January 19, 2018
23. ↑ Morning Consult, "Exclusive: GOP engages political ground game to defend tax overhaul in 2018," December 19, 2017
24. ↑ NBC News, "Flush with cash and bracing for November, the RNC builds an army," March 12, 2018
25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Politico, "RNC scrambles to calm state GOP officials," May 27, 2016
26. ↑ Politico, "RNC radio ads target Democrats on Obamacare," accessed January 7, 2014
27. ↑ The Washington Post, "RNC now focusing on year-round ground game rather than TV ads," accessed October 28, 2013
28. ↑ Politico, "RNC radio ads target Democrats on Obamacare," accessed January 7, 2014
29. ↑ Spectrum Local News, "RNC dates set for Aug. 24 - 27, 2020 in Charlotte," October 1, 2018
30. ↑ CNN, "In a reversal, Trump says he'll accept GOP nomination in North Carolina," July 28, 2020
31. ↑ WSOC, "It’s official: Main event for RNC to be held in Florida instead of Charlotte," June 11, 2020
32. ↑ NPR, "President Trump Cancels Jacksonville Portion Of Republican National Convention," July 23, 2020
33. ↑ USA Today, "Trump cancels Jacksonville portion of Republican convention planned for August due to COVID-19," July 23, 2020
34. ↑ National Review, "Trump to Seek Alternate City to Host RNC after N.C. Gov. Says He Cannot Guarantee 'Full Capacity' Event," June 3, 2020
35. ↑ The Hill, "GOP votes to scale back Charlotte convention, move Trump acceptance speech," June 11, 2020
36. ↑ National Affairs, "The Evolution of Party Conventions," accessed April 30, 2019
37. ↑ Charlotte Observer, "GOP picks Charlotte for 2020 convention. Now, the fundraising and organizing begin," July 20, 2018
38. ↑ Republican National Committee, "2016 presidential nominating process," accessed October 11, 2015
39. ↑ The Washington Post, "RNC moves to shrink 2016 primary calendar," accessed January 27, 2014
40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 The Washington Post, "GOP preparing for contested convention," December 10, 2015
41. ↑ CNN, "It's official: Trump is Republican nominee," July 19, 2016
42. ↑ About.com American History, "Republican National Conventions," accessed March 30, 2014
43. ↑ Republican Governors Association, "Home," accessed April 9, 2021
44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 44.2 44.3 44.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
45. ↑ National Republican Senatorial Committee, "About Us," accessed April 9, 2021
46. ↑ National Republican Congressional Committee, "About," accessed April 9, 2021
47. ↑ Republican State Leadership Committee, "Republican State Leadership Committee," accessed April 9, 2021
48. ↑ Republican State Leadership Committee, "Republican Legislative Campaign Committee," accessed April 9, 2021
49. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Republican National Committee—ID: C00003418," accessed February 11, 2021
50. ↑ NJ Advance Media, "Judge in Trump voter intimidation suit wants to know if campaign coordinated with GOP," November 1, 2016
51. ↑ 51.0 51.1 51.2 NJ Advance Media, "Judge rules on N.J. voter intimidation case that curbed Republicans across the U.S." January 9, 2018
52. ↑ Talking Points Memo, "Dems will appeal court decision allowing RNC poll watching," February 1, 2018
53. ↑ Democratic National Committee, "Statement: DNC to appeal to continue RNC consent decree," February 2, 2018
54. ↑ Politico, "DNC loses appeal on Republican election tactics," January 7, 2019
55. ↑ Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation, "Conscience voting at a national convention, Correll v. Herring," accessed May 25, 2017
56. ↑ U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Correll v. Herring: Complaint, filed June 24, 2016
57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 57.2 The Hill, "Republican National Committee votes to ban NBC, CNN from debates," accessed August 28, 2013
58. ↑ USA Today, "CNN, NBC cancel Hillary Clinton film projects," September 30, 2013
59. ↑ Republican National Committee, "Growth and Opportunity Project," accessed May 25, 2017
60. ↑ 60.0 60.1 ABC News, "RNC completes 'autopsy' on 2012 loss, calls for inclusion not Policy change," March 18, 2013
61. ↑ ABC News, "GOP: Re-boot, re-brand, re-think (The note)," March 18, 2013

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