NewsNBC Chicago – PoliticsJune 30, 2026United States
Republicans to Hold First-Ever Midterm Convention in Dallas
President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party will host a national convention in Dallas this September to boost voter turnout for the upcoming midterm elections. The event aims to focus attention on House and Senate races to help the party maintain its congressional majority.
Read the full story at NBC Chicago – PoliticsWhy It Matters
The convention is a strategic effort to influence the outcome of that will determine which party controls Congress and holds the power to approve or block the President's legislative agenda.
Key Facts
- The Republican Party will hold a national convention on September 9 and 10 in Dallas.
- This is the first time the party has held a national convention specifically ahead of midterm elections.
- The event is intended to increase voter turnout for House and Senate races.
- The Republican National Committee amended its procedures at a January winter meeting to allow for this event.
- The convention location highlights the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
- Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in a primary earlier this year with Donald Trump's support.
- The event is part of a broader effort to secure Republican seats following a mid-decade redistricting push in Texas.
- Democrats considered a similar midterm gathering but decided against it, though they held such conferences in the 1970s and 1980s.
Who's Mentioned
personKen Paxton“Republican nominee for the Texas Senate race and state attorney general”personDonald Trump“President who announced the convention”personJames Talarico“Democratic nominee for the Texas Senate race”organizationRepublican National Committee“Organization laying the groundwork for the event”locationDallas“Host city for the convention”personJohn Cornyn“Former Senator defeated in the primary”