Amid speculation of who he might choose to be his vice president, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is having a rally in central Indiana.
The rally will start at 7:30 p.m., after a private fundraising event, and comes on the heels of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence’s name becoming increasingly popular in discussions for the vice presidency spot. The rally will take place in Westfield, Indiana, at the Grand Park Events Center, according to a release from Trump’s campaign office.
Pence has said he will not only attend the rally, but also introduce Trump on Tuesday night, drawing more speculation this could be the night he is named Trump's vice president. Others have also said Tuesday could be more of an audition for Pence.
The past week has also seen two other potential candidates to run alongside Trump withdraw from consideration. Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker did so after attending a rally with Trump on Wednesday in North Carolina.
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, the only female publicly in consideration, did so shortly before throwing her support behind Pence for the position.
A decision will need to be made regarding Pence and his spot on the presidential ticket by July 15, since Indiana law prohibits politicians from running for two offices at one time.
Pence is a few points up in the polls to be re-elected as governor of Indiana, but if Pence does choose to join Trump, the Republican Party will have 30 days to find someone to run in Pence’s place.
Michael Hughes
