Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Trump Announces First Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
Donald Trump announced a new Republican Party meeting in Dallas, Texas.
It will last two days, on September 9 and 10.
The announcement did not say which year the event will happen.
Trump called it the greatest rally ever.
Republicans will use the meeting to celebrate their work and show support for candidates.
They will also prepare for the next midterm elections.
Trump said he would attend both nights.
The Republican National Committee changed its rules so this kind of meeting could happen.
Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party’s first national midterm convention will take place in Dallas, Texas.
The two-day event is scheduled for September 9 and 10, though the announcement did not specify a year.
Trump said Republicans will celebrate party achievements, promote candidates and prepare for the midterm elections.
The Republican National Committee changed its internal rules in January to permit a midterm convention.
The event will spotlight Texas, where Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are competing in a closely watched Senate contest.
- Who
- Donald Trump and the Republican Party; the event will also feature Republican candidates.
- What
- The Republican Party will hold its first national convention specifically for a midterm election cycle.
- When
- September 9 and 10; the announcement did not specify the year.
- Where
- Dallas, Texas.
- Why
- To celebrate Republican achievements, showcase candidates, energize voters and prepare for the midterm elections.
- Event
- Republican national midterm convention
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Dates
- September 9 and 10
- Format
- Two-day political convention and rally
- Purpose
- Celebrate party achievements, highlight candidates and prepare for the midterms
- Rule change
- The Republican National Committee amended its internal governance rules in January to allow a midterm convention
- Texas contest
- Democratic challenger James Talarico is facing Republican candidate Ken Paxton in a closely watched Senate contest