Republican National Conventions

Here is a list of the dates and locations of the Republican National Conventions that have occurred since 1856. The main purpose of the convention is to nominate a presidential and vice presidential candidate. Further, the Republican Party adopts a party platform listing the principles and beliefs to which the party adheres. These individual beliefs are called planks.

Most Republican National Conventions have occurred in Chicago. Further, the majority of conventions over time have happened in the month of June. The Republican convention has met one time every presidential election cycle since 1856 unlike the Democrats who met twice in 1860 since they were deadlocked after the first convention.