CHARLOTTE, N.C. (KWAT) – South Dakota’s Republican Party has a delegation in Charlotte for the National Republican Party Convention, which began Monday.

State Party Chairman Dan Lederman says great measures have been taken to keep people safe and healthy.

Lederman says the 10 remaining weeks before Election Day will further serve as a window of opportunity to show contrasts between President Trump and Joe Biden.

Lederman says there are a handful of states that will be key in determining the outcome of the Nov. 3 election.

The convention runs thru Thursday. Governor Kristi Noem will speak to the convention Wednesday.