Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas ahead of 2026 elections
Updated on: June 30, 2026 / 9:59 PM CDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- The Republican Party will hold its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on September 9-10 at the American Airlines Center.
- The event aims to boost Republican turnout in the midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress.
- President Trump has promoted the convention as a way to showcase the party's accomplishments since the 2024 presidential election.
- The convention's location in Texas draws attention to the state's tight Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico.
- The Republican National Committee amended its procedures to allow for such a convention outside of presidential nominating years.