The Republican presidential nomination is the process by which the Republican Party selects its candidate for the presidency of the United States. This process typically involves a series of state primaries and caucuses, where party members vote for their preferred candidate. The candidate who accumulates the most delegates through these contests usually secures the nomination at the Republican National Convention. During the convention, delegates officially cast their votes, and the nominee is announced. The selected candidate then represents the Republican Party in the general election, competing against the nominee from the opposing party, often the Democratic Party.