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NewsNBC Miami 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 the ability to advance or block the presidential 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 its January winter meeting to allow for this event.
  • The convention location highlights the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
  • Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in a primary earlier this year with Trump's support.
  • Democrats previously held similar midterm conferences in the 1970s and 1980s but opted not to do so this year.

Who's Mentioned

personJohn Cornyn“Former Senator defeated in the primary.”organizationRepublican National Committee“Organization laying the groundwork for the convention.”locationDallas“Host city for the convention.”personKen Paxton“Republican nominee for the Texas Senate race and state attorney general.”personJames Talarico“Democratic nominee for the Texas Senate race.”personDonald Trump“President who announced the convention.”