Another steady lineup of high-profile politicians is on deck to take the stage at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, the night after Donald Trump became the official Republican nominee.
The lineup includes Trump’s running mate, a could-have-been running mate and three former rivals.
Here’s a look at the major politicians on the schedule Wednesday.
Vice presidential nominee Mike Pence
The Indiana Governor was chosen to reassure the Republican base with his socially conservative credentials, but he’ll likely spend more of his time talking about Trump. His speech will be a preview of some of the themes that Trump will hit Thursday night and through November. The speech will also be Pence’s chance to introduce himself to Americans. Nearly half of respondents in a recent poll said that they did not know enough to have an opinion on him.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich
The former Speaker has been out of office since the late 1990s, but he’s been a regular presence on cable news networks since then. Gingrich ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, then made his way to the final round of the vice presidential shortlist. Gingrich will be joined by his wife, Callista.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
The second-term Governor beat back a recall attempt which helped build his national profile and seemed like a rising star heading into 2016, but he was an early casualty of the crowded Republican primary. Walker then backed Texas Sen. Ted Cruz over Trump and helped lift the Texan to a victory in Wisconsin. Walker’s tweeted endorsement of Trump later on was tepid, though he praised the selection of Pence.
Scenes from the Republican National Convention
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence stand with their families at the end of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.Christopher Morris—VII for TIMEAttendees celebrate as the Republican National Convention comes to a close on July 21, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.Christopher Morris—VII for TIMEDuck Dynasty reality TV star Phil Robertson on the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEScenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEScenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEDonald Trump kisses running mate Indiana Gov. Mike Pence at the Republican National Convention on July 20, 2016, in Cleveland.Christopher Morris—VII for TIMEScenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEScenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEScenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEDonald Trump with his children Eric and Ivanka Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, on July 20, 2016. Benjamin Lowy for TIMEA man poses at Instagram's "Mini Oval" office at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEDonald Trump supporter Rachel Day, from Akron, stands outside the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMETroopers monitor protests outside the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.Benjamin Lowy for TIMEMounted police from Fort Worth, Texas monitor the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEAttendees hold signs at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Benjamin Lowy for TIMENew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEA man attends the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEAttendees hold signs at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Christopher Morris—VII for TIMEA Texas delegate tallies up the votes for the Donald Trump's nomination at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Benjamin Lowy for TIMEDonald Trump speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEDelegates cheer at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEComedian Eric Andre is escorted from the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEBoxing promoter Don King attends the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIMEDonald Trump Jr. speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Christopher Morris—VII for TIMETiffany Trump speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 19, 2016.Christopher Morris—VII for TIMEA screen displays the state flag of Mississippi, the only state that includes the Confederate battle emblem in its official state flag, at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Christopher Morris—VII for TIMEScenes from the floor at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.Landon Nordeman for TIMEButtons are displayed for sale outside the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIMEA pair of men interact with protesters in the Cleveland Public Square at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.Benjamin Lowy for TIMETrevor Leis, of Lime, supports open carry at the Cleveland Public Square amidst various protests at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 19, 2016.Benjamin Lowy for TIMEA police officer stands on a protective crowd control line in the Cleveland Public Square at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 19, 2016.Benjamin Lowy for TIMEDelegates pose for a group photo at the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland.Landon Nordeman for TIMEA man dons a "Make America Great Again" hat at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.Benjamin Lowy for TIMEMelania Trump kisses her husband, Donald Trump in front of an ecstatic crowd, on July 18, 2016.Ben Lowy for TIMEScenes from the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland.Landon Nordeman for TIMEDonald Trump appears on stage at the 2016 Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland.Landon Nordeman for TIME
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio
Another former rising star, the first-term Senator was one of the last Republican presidential candidates to drop after Trump beat him in his own home state. Rubio had long insisted that he would not run for re-election to the Senate, but he recently changed his mind. He has opted to stay away from the convention, however, and will appear only on video.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz
Trump’s last major rival, the first-term Senator has yet to endorse Trump, making his speech tonight something of a wild card. If Trump loses, Cruz would likely mount a second campaign for the White House in 2020.
