North Dakota Republicans at their state convention in Fargo selected 25 of their 28 national delegates on Sunday. The state isn't holding a primary or caucus in the 2016 GOP race, but its sudden appearance in the spotlight is one of the most unmistakable signs yet that the party could be headed to its first contested national convention in 40 years, where North Dakota's 28 delegates — barely 1 percent of the overall total — could tip the scales. "For once, a little state like ours makes a big difference," said state Rep. Al Carlson, R-Fargo.

Those delegates do not have to publicly declare their intentions before they vote at the national convention in July, and they are free to change their minds at any time. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas addressed the convention on Saturday and former candidate Ben Carson worked the floor for Donald Trump.

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