The Mock Con held by students at Washington and Lee University have selected former President Donald Trump as this year's Republican presidential candidate.

Several notable speakers, including Donald Trump Jr. and Gov. Glenn Youngkin, will be in Lexington this weekend for Washington & Lee’s Mock Convention.

As the presidential political race heats up, some names you might recognize are slated to visit the Commonwealth. Donald Trump Jr. and political commentator Candace Owens are among the big names planning to be at Washington & Lee University’s Mock Convention.

Students at Washington & Lee University are gearing up for the 2024 Mock Convention with Delegates Day.

LEXINGTON, Va. – When the votes were counted Saturday evening, Senator Bernie Sanders was in first place with 405 more votes than runner up Joe Biden, who received 1,237 votes. The votes, however, were not the necessary 1,991 to win the nomination, requiring a second round of voting. “That was decided by a combination of my research and the political team’s research,” said, Washington & Lee student Garrett Allen, the convention’s Virginia state chairman. Noah’s comments drew frequent applause from Washington and Lee students. “Trevor Noah was able to bring the comedy aspect of his routine, but also some really deep issues with his upbringing in apartheid South Africa,” Washington & Lee junior Jack Fencl said.