Party Conventions
Election of party leadership and nomination of major state office candidates takes place at conventions.
It is ultra-important that America First Precinct Delegates attend, participate in and vote at conventions…this is our opportunity to replace “do-nothing” incumbents with America First patriots!
The Convention Cycle below describes each convention, as well as when each takes place in a 2-year timeline.
County Conventions
Four county conventions take place in each 2-year term for the purpose of electing (A) party leadership for the County Executive Committee or (B) state delegates to attend state conventions. Additional conventions may be organized by county parties for other purposes, but those listed in the Convention Cycle below are universal to all Michigan counties.
Find more information about the purposes and operational elements of County Conventions here.
State Conventions
Three state conventions take place in each 2-year term for the purpose of (A) electing state or district party leadership, (B) endorsing major state office candidates or (C) nominating major state office candidates.
Find more information about the purposes and operational elements of State Conventions here.
2-Year Convention Cycle
Election Year
Endorsement Conventions (Statewide Election Year)
County Convention
Elect State Delegates to attend State Endorsement Convention.
State Convention
Endorse major state office candidates for Secretary of State, Attorney General, Supreme Court Justices (2), Board of Education (2), University Boards of WSU, UOM and MSU (2 each).
Conventions for National (Presidential Election Year)
County Convention: at least 90 days prior to Fall National Convention
Elect State Delegates to attend Spring State Convention.
State Convention: at least 60 days prior to Fall National Convention
Elect 3 delegates from each congressional district to attend the Republican Fall National Convention.
Elect National Committeeman and Committeewoman (4-year term).
Fall Nomination Conventions
County Convention: between 8 and 25 days after August primary election
Elect State Delegates to attend Fall State Convention.
State Convention
Statewide Election Year: Nominate major state office candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Supreme Court Justices (2), Board of Education (2), University Boards of WSU, UOM and MSU (2 each)
Presidential Election Year: Nominate Presidential Electors, Supreme Court Justices (2), Board of Education (2), University Boards of WSU, UOM and MSU (2 each)
National Convention (Presidential Election Year)
Nominate President and Vice President of the United States.
November Conventions
Post-Election County Convention: within 20 days following November general election
Elect members to serve on the County Executive Committee for a 2-year term. Within 30 days following this convention, the newly elected Executive Committee will meet to elect the county party officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
Odd Year