Some swing-district House Republicans are skipping the balloon-drop and speeches as their party gathers this week in Milwaukee to nominate Donald Trump for a second term as president.
Instead of attending the Republican National Convention, Republican incumbents and challengers facing tough races say they will be busy with other political commitments, such as campaigning in their districts, meeting with constituents and raising money.
California Rep. David Valadao is staying in the Central Valley, a spokesperson for his campaign said in an email last week. Valadao is one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump on a charge of inciting an insurrection after a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.