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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – 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.

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Why 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 block or advance 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 during its January winter meeting to allow for this event.
  • The convention location highlights the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
  • Democrats considered a similar midterm gathering but decided against it, though they held such conferences in the 1970s and 1980s.

Who's Mentioned

personDonald Trump“President who announced the convention”organizationRepublican National Committee“Organization laying the groundwork for the event”personKen Paxton“Republican nominee for Senate in Texas”personJames Talarico“Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas”locationDallas“Location of the convention”personJohn Cornyn“Former Senator defeated in primary”