MILWAUKEE — There are Republican delegates from all 50 states and six U.S. territories in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention.

Their job is to nominate the party’s picks for president and vice president and meet with fellow Republicans.

Sen. Phillip Wheeler from Kentucky shared what a typical day looks like for a delegate at the Republican National Convention.

What You Need To Know

  • Sen. Phillip Wheeler is a Kentucky delegate

  • This is his third time attending the Republican National Convention

  • He's a senator representing Kentucky's 31st District 

  • He said he's impressed with how safe he's felt in Milwaukee

Wheeler started off his day on Wednesday in Brookfield at a Kentucky and South Carolina delegation breakfast. Sen. Tim Scott was the keynote speaker.

“It’s been great so far,” said Wheeler. “I mean Milwaukee has been an incredibly welcoming city.”

Wheeler said he’s a lifelong Republican. He represents Kentucky’s 31st District as its state senator.

“I was the first Republican elected in 66 years to that Senate seat,” said Wheeler.

Wheeler’s next stop was American Family Field for the “Southern States Fest.” There, he got a tour of the Milwaukee Brewers’ ballpark.

“We’re more Cincinnati Reds and Bengals down in my territory,” said Wheeler. “This is really one of the nicest ballparks I’ve ever had the privilege of visiting.”

Overlooking the field, he was able to meet more delegates from down South and enjoy some live music.

He said he was impressed with how safe he’s felt at every event in Milwaukee. He said he wishes he had more time to explore other top spots in the Cream City.

“With what happened last Saturday, clearly I think it shows the need for heightened vigilance on behalf of security,” said Wheeler. “It appears that the city stepped up to their plate to make sure that both the attendees and President Trump are well protected here.”

To wrap up the day, Wheeler headed next to Fiserv Forum, where the majority of the action happens every night.

“It’s just indescribable,” said Wheeler. “The energy in the room especially considering the events of last Saturday with the attempted assassination of President Trump.”

Every state delegation sits together inside the arena. Wheeler said the excitement builds each night as it gets closer to Trump taking the stage to officially accept the nomination Thursday.

He said he believes the energy at the convention will carry over into the November election.

“I think the energy is on the Republican side right now,” said Wheeler.

Until then, he said he’ll cherish every experience he’s had at the 2024 RNC, along with some rest after another busy day in politics. 

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