RNC delegate guidelines from Illinois, 2016

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This page provides known guidelines for Republican delegates representing Illinois at the 2016 National Republican Convention, as compiled from the Illinois Republican Party's "2016 Republican National Nominating Convention Delegate Selection Guide." The full text of relevant regulations is reproduced below.

HIGHLIGHTS

Illinois sent 69 delegates to the 2016 Republican National Convention, including 54 congressional district delegates, 12 at-large delegates, and three Republican National Committee delegates.

While at-large delegates from Illinois were elected at the state convention and were committed to the winner of the Illinois Republican primary election, congressional district delegates were elected directly by voters.

Illinois GOP bylaws in 2016 stipulated that congressional district delegates to the national convention could run as "uncommitted" delegates or they could declare their support for a specific candidate. A vote for a delegate, however, was considered an "expression of sentiment" and "only advisory to the Delegate or Alternate Delegate so elected, unless otherwise directed by the Rules of the Republican Party."

2016 Republican National Nominating Convention Delegate Selection Guide

The text below has been reproduced verbatim from: 2016 Republican National Nominating Convention Delegate Selection Guide

Background

The Illinois Republican Presidential Primary Election is Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Under rules adopted at the 2012 Republican National Convention, and further subsequently amended by the Republican National Committee, Illinois will send 69 Delegates and 66 Alternate Delegates to the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, during the week of July 18, 2016.

Delegate selection

Delegates and Alternate Delegates will be chosen at-large at the Republican State Convention in May 2016 and directly elected in each congressional district at the Republican General Primary Election on March 15, 2016. In addition, the Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, the National Committeeman for Illinois, and the National Committeewoman for Illinois, as RNC members, are automatically considered as Delegates in the Illinois delegation.

At-large delegates and alternate delegates

Illinois will choose twelve (12) Delegates and twelve (12) Alternate Delegates at-large at the Illinois Republican State Convention in May 2016. Pursuant to Rule 14(a)(1) of the Rules of the Republican Party, each state is granted ten (10) Delegates and ten (10) Alternate Delegates. Pursuant to Rule 14(a)(6) of the Rules of the Republican Party, Illinois is granted two (2) additional Delegates and Alternate Delegates by virtue of Republicans holding the offices of U.S. Senator and Governor. These Delegates and Alternate Delegates are chosen at-large at the Illinois State Republican Convention. Pursuant to an Illinois Republican Party resolution passed on September 28, 2015, these At-Large Delegates and Alternate Delegates shall be bound to the winner of the statewide Presidential preference vote conducted at the Republican General Primary Election on March 15, 2016.

Moreover, pursuant to Rule 14(a)(2) of the Rules of the Republican Party, the Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, the National Committeeman for Illinois, and the National Committeewoman for Illinois are automatically considered to be Delegates in the Illinois delegation. Both the National Committeeman and the National Committeewoman (but not the State Chairman) are chosen at the Illinois Republican State Convention.

Delegates and alternate delegates by congressional district

In addition to the above, pursuant to Rule No. 14(a)(3) of The Rules of the Republican Party, three (3) Delegates and three (3) Alternate Delegates will be elected from each Congressional District at the Republican General Primary Election on March 15, 2016. Thus, in total, Illinois will have 54 Delegates and 54 Alternate Delegates directly elected by Republican Primary Election voters.

Candidate requirements

Candidates for Delegate and Alternate Delegate by Congressional District stand for election to the National Nominating Convention with the name of their preferred candidate for President of the United States next to their name, or the word “uncommitted” next to their name. 10 ILCS 5/7-19(2); 10 ILCS 5/7-10.3. Notwithstanding a designated preference for President of the United States, the vote for a Delegate or Alternate Delegate is for the sole purpose of securing expression of sentiment and will of party voters and considered only advisory to the Delegate or Alternate Delegate so elected, unless otherwise directed by the Rules of the Republican Party. If more than the allocated number of Delegates and/or Alternate Delegates from a district seek to run as preferring the same Presidential candidate, that Presidential candidate (or a representative of his or her campaign) will designate those candidates who are authorized to run as “committed” to that candidate. Delegate and Alternate Delegate candidates not committed will be listed as “uncommitted” on the ballot.

Candidates for Delegate and Alternate Delegate must file the following information with the State Board of Elections:

• (1) A statement of candidacy,
• (2) loyalty oath (optional),
• (3) a statement of preference for a Presidential candidate or a statement that the Delegate or Alternate Delegate is running “uncommitted,” and
• (4) nominating petitions signed by at least 0.5% of Republican primary electors in the district (see signature requirements for each Congressional District below).

The filing period for Delegates and Alternate Delegates at the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield is January 4, 2016, through January 6, 2016. Petitions may be circulated beginning October 8, 2015.

Presidential preference

In addition to electing Congressional District Delegates and Alternate Delegates at the General Primary Election, voters may express their preference for a Republican Presidential nominee in the Republican General Primary Election on March 15, 2016. The At-Large Delegates and alternate At-Large Delegates chosen at the Illinois State Republican Convention in May 2016 (see above regarding the procedure for selecting At-Large Delegates & Alternate Delegates) will be bound to the winner of the statewide Presidential preference vote conducted on March 15, 2016, pursuant to an Illinois Republican Party resolution passed on September 28, 2015.

Expenses

All Delegates and Alternate Delegates are personally responsible for their own expenses to the 2016 Republican National Nominating Convention, including travel, lodging, meals, activities, and any applicable delegation activity fee. Furthermore, candidates for Delegate and Alternate Delegate should be aware of, and comply with, any state and federal campaign disclosure regulations regarding their expenditures as candidates.

The information above is not legal advice and is offered for educational and informative purposes only. If you need legal advice, consult a licensed attorney. For additional information, consult the Illinois State Board of Elections candidate guide for Presidential candidates and candidates for delegate and alternate delegate.

This information will be supplemented by the Illinois State Board of Elections publication entitled “Candidate’s Guide 2016 Presidential Preference, Delegates & Alternate Delegates,” which is (or will be) available at the State Board of Elections website www.elections.il.gov.

See also

• Republican National Committee
• Republican National Convention rules, 2012
• Republican National Convention, 2016
• Types of delegates
• Presidential election in Illinois, 2016