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UPDATE: Sen. JD Vance accepted as candidate for vice president at Republican National Convention

MILWUAKEE, WI — UPDATE:

Members of the Republican National Convention have officially nominated and accepted Ohio Sen. JD Vance as the candidate for vice president.

INITIAL REPORT:

Donald Trump has officially received the Republican nomination for President of the United States.

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At the Republican National Convention, Trump chose Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.

Trump posted on Truth Social his choice as the roll was being called at the Republican National Convention that will officially nominate Trump as the Republican candidate.

News Center 7 is also in Vance’s hometown and gaining insight into the impact of the presidential race in Ohio with LIVE coverage on News Center 7 at 5:00 and 6:00

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Trump’s pick is expected to appear at the Republican National Convention later this afternoon as the vice president is formally nominated.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was earlier informed that he is not Trump’s vice presidential pick, according to a person familiar with their conversation. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum also has been told he will not be chosen as Trump’s running mate, AP sources said.


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