Michigan GOP expected to unite behind Trump despite internal strife at nominating convention
Michigan Republicans are set to hold a nominating convention Saturday in Grand Rapids where they will allocate 39 of the state's 55 GOP presidential delegates
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI
Published - Mar 02, 2024, 12:11 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 02, 2024, 12:11 AM EST
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan GOP convention in Grand Rapids on Saturday will allocate 39 of the state’s 55 GOP presidential delegates, but a significant portion of the party's grassroots force won't be attending due to the lingering aftereffects of a months-long dispute over who is leading the party.
Still amid the division, chaos and legal disputes, the party is expected to unite behind one candidate Saturday: former President Donald Trump.
Trump won Michigan's Feb. 27 Republican primary handily, receiving 68% of the vote compared to rival Nikki Haley's 27%.
The win gave a clear indication of Trump's standing in Michigan ahead of November, but a majority of Michigan's GOP delegates will be awarded Saturday.
