I believe some delegates have already been selected by being named on state primary ballots. And each state’s party chair and two RNC members are of course known. There may be a few other delegates already named.
Yes, you are correct. Top elected officials in all states and their state Republican Party are already known and slated.
Theses particular officers are called “permanent delegates”, by virtue of the offices they hold in each state. Governor, Lt.Governor, Speaker of the House, State Party Chairman, State representatives, US Representatives, etc., etc., etc.
Texas for example has 28 of these delegates that automatically go to State and National Conventions. “Permanent” Delegates are not grassroots.
I was thinking these Permanent Delegates are mostly Establishment delegates.
If all the Permanent Delegates in all the states voted as a block, they would account for a LOT of votes all by themselves.