Donald Katz

delegate, 1976 Republican National Convention

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Attorney in East Brunswick, New Jersey, he was the youngest New Jersey delegate and one of only four New Jersey votes for Reagan at the 1976 Republican National Convention

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Party conventions used to nominate presidential candidates. Now that's all done in advance.  Next week's Republican Party convention plans to break with tradition.

Political Party Conventions: What Are They For?

Party conventions used to nominate presidential candidates. Now that's all done in advance.  Next week's Republican Party convention plans to break with tradition.

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