convention delegate

A convention delegate is a person chosen to represent a political party’s members at a party convention. Their primary role is to vote on the party’s candidate for a national election, such as the president, based on the preferences of the voters in their state or district. Delegates may be selected through primaries or caucuses and often participate in discussions and decision-making during the convention. Essentially, they act as the bridge between local voters and the party’s final candidate, helping to ensure that the chosen nominee reflects the preferences of party members across broader regions.