Iowa Republicans play important roles at GOP convention

Jeff Kaufmann, Brenna Bird speak on first day

Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch

Posted 7/16/24

Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann kicked off the process of nominating former President Donald Trump as the official 2024 Republican presidential candidate. Later, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird presided over the nomination of U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as Trump’s running mate.

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Iowa Republicans play important roles at GOP convention

Jeff Kaufmann, Brenna Bird speak on first day

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