Dates Announced for 2016 Republican National Convention
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SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Republican National Committee announced on Wednesday the official dates for the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
“I’m pleased to announce the 2016 Republican National Convention will kick off on July 18,” RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said in a statement. The convention will carry on through July 21, 2016.
“A convention in July is a historic success for our party and future nominee,” Priebus said. “The convention will be held significantly earlier than previous election cycles, allowing access to crucial general election funds earlier than ever before to give our nominee a strong advantage heading into Election Day.”
Priebus had previously pledged to move the national convention earlier in order to give his party’s candidate an edge in the election.
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