How does one become a convention delegate?

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How does one become a convention delegate?

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But the first step is to talk to your candidate's campaign in order to get slated. There are a variety of different methods depending on the state you are in. In some states, the delegates are chosen directly by the candidate who won the primary. In others they are chosen by party leaders and committed to vote either for the primary winner or apportioned according to the voting percentages. In some states, delegates have to file their own nominating petitions and are elected directly by the voters with the popular vote for the candidates being a "beauty contest." In such states, the winner of the popular vote can actually come out with fewer delegates than the runner up.

Most states mix and match these methods.