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Trump announces midterm convention in September for Republicans in Dallas <p>President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress.</p>

Trump announces rare Republican convention ahead of midterms US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a rare Republican convention halfway through his second term as he seeks to boost the party ahead of November’s midterm elections.The two main US political parties, the Republicans and the Democrats, normally only hold conventions ahead of four-yearly presidential elections, which are next due in 2028.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.But Trump said Republicans would now also stage a convention in Dallas in September -- two months ahead of the vote in which many Republicans fear they could lose control of Congress.“It will be fantastic! It has never been done before, and will be a truly Historic Event,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform.“Dallas will take center stage on September 9th and 10th as we celebrate our Nation, our achievements, and our bright future.”Trump appears increasingly focused on the midterms, amid fears that his low approval ratings over the Iran war and the cost of

‘Historic Event’: Trump announces Republican midterm convention <p>President unveils plans for Dallas summit, in break with tradition of conventions only in presidential election years</p><p>Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will stage their first ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, a move aimed at energizing voters as the party fights to hold its narrow congressional majorities in November.</p><p>The two-day gathering will take place in Dallas on 9 and 10 September, marking a break from the longstanding tradition of holding national conventions only during presidential election years. Trump confirmed the plans on Tuesday in a Truth Social post, describing Dallas as “One of my favorite places in the World”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/30/trump-republican-convention-midterms-dallas">Continue reading...</a>

Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September <p>Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections.</p>

President Donald Trump speaks before signing a presidential memo to the EPA on pollution control in vehicles, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, June 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 30, 2026 at 4:46 PM MDT | UPDATED: June 30, 2026 at 5:48 PM MDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By MEG KINNARD President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of November’s midterm elections , an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. The convention will be held in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10. Although both major parties traditionally hold blockbuster conventions during presidential campaigns, Trump has long floated the idea of a similar gathering this year to focus voters’ attention on a sprawling collection of House and Senate races. If Democrats regain control of either chamber, they will be empowered to block Trump’s agenda and launch investigations into his administration for the final two years of his term. Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress , and the party in power norm…

GOP convention coming to Dallas in September, Paxton says Attorney General Ken Paxton , speaking Monday at a tele-town hall, said the GOP will have a pre-midterm convention in Dallas this September, bringing President Donald Trump to Texas for a high-profile event ahead of the November election. The Republican National Committee has publicly discussed plans to host a first-of-its-kind gathering for a midterm election year and explored Dallas as a host site. The convention will gather GOP politicians and candidates months before the November election and place Texas — where Republican Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are locked in a competitive Senate race — at the center of the national conversation. “I know that we are having the midterm convention in Dallas in September,” Paxton said , according to CNN. “I know that we anticipate [Trump] coming to that and speaking.” The RNC, which has yet to officially announce the convention or its location, declined Tuesday to address Paxton’s comments. And the Paxton campaign declined to comment further on whether Paxton was referring to the RNC midterm convention and whether Dallas had been confirmed as the location. The midterm conventio…

Now 91° Thu 97° Fri 99° byCORY SMITH | The National News Desk (TNND) —President Donald Trump announced plans for a Republican midterm convention this September, calling the first-of-its-kind event "truly Historic" and "fantastic." Political experts saidthe conventionwill be meant to rally Republican support and stave off congressional losses in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The GOP convention will be held Sept. 9 and 10 in Dallas, Trump said. “We are going to celebrate the GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK, and the incredible successes of the American People who transformed our Country through the America First Agenda — NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY, STRONGER BORDERS, SAFEST EVER COMMUNITIES, LOWER COSTS AND REAL AFFORDABILITY, MORE JOBS, AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE, AND SO MUCH MORE!” Trump saidin a social media post. Official reaction, so far, has been muted. Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruterssaidon social media that the “Trumpapalooza” will showcase GOP accomplishments during Trump’s second term. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries’ campaign accountpostedwhat was likely meant to be a mocking jab on X: “Donald Trump just announ…

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Trump Announces Republican Midterm Convention - NOTUS Donald Trump Democrats are not planning a similar event to counter the first-ever off-presidential-cycle gathering. President Donald Trump said the convention in September will be “a RALLY like none other!”Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP ByTorrie Herrington June 30, 202606:04 PM President Donald TrumpannouncedTuesday that Republicans will hold their first-ever midterm convention this September in Dallas. “At the Event, we will have hardworking Americans, our Great Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Manufacturers, First Responders, and Job Creators who are powering our Nation’s Golden Age, and proving that America’s best days are still ahead of us,” Trump said on Truth Social. “We will also have lots of Great Entertainment — It will be a RALLY like none other!” The convention will be held Sept. 9 and 10. Major party conventions are typically only held during presidential election years with the primary purpose of nominating candidates for president and vice president. “It has never been done before, and will be a truly Historic Event,” Trump wrote. The gathering comes as Republicans are defending narrow majorities in both chambers …

Republicans to hold their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas ... President Donald Trump said the two-day event would highlight accomplishments from his second term. Samuel Corum / Bloomberg via Getty Images Share Add NBC News to Google By Bridget Bowman President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Republicans will hold a party convention in Dallas in September, noting in a Truth Social post that the event will be the first of its kind for the GOP in a midterm election year . Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Trump described the convention, scheduled for Sept. 9-10, as a “truly Historic Event.” “Dallas will take center stage on September 9th and 10th as we celebrate our Nation, our achievements, and our bright future. THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN!” Trump said in his post . The party gathering comes as Republicans are defending narrow majorities in the House and Senate, and as the president’s sinking approval rating has put those majorities at risk. Texas will be at the center of this year’s fight for control of Congress, with multiple House battlegrounds and competitive races for Senate, an…

A first-ever Republican midterm convention is coming to Dallas and ... Decision 2026 GOP to hold midterm convention in Dallas, ‘to show the great things we have done,' Trump says The convention will be held in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10. By Meg Kinnard | The Associated Press • Published 4 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago BOOKMARKER NBC 5 News, Getty Images President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. The convention will be held in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10. Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are WATCH HERE Although both major parties traditionally hold blockbuster conventions during presidential campaigns, Trump has long floated the idea of a similar gathering this year to focus voters' attention on a sprawling collection of House and Senate races. If Democrats regain control of either chamber, they will be empowered to block Trump’s agenda and launch investigations into his administration for the final two years of his term. Create a free account with NBC 5 DFW to save articles and vide…

Trump Unveils Unprecedented GOP Midterm Convention: Breaking historical norms, Trump announced a national Republican convention scheduled for September in Dallas to lock down congressional control before the midterms.

Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas | AP News President Donald Trump speaks before signing a presidential memo to the EPA on pollution control in vehicles, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, June 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. The convention will be held in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10. Although both major parties traditionally hold blockbuster conventions during presidential campaigns, Trump has long floated the idea of a similar gathering this year to focus voters’ attention on a sprawling collection of House and Senate races. If Democrats regain control of either chamber, they will be empowered to block Trump’s agenda and launch investigations into his administration for the final two years of his term. Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms. And without Trump on the ballot, Republican leaders worry t…

Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September (AP) -- President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of November's midterm elections

Dallas to host 2026 Republican midterm convention: report article The Brief The Republican midterm convention will be held in Dallas, according to Texas Republican senate candidate Ken Paxton. The news came from Paxton during a tele-town hall on Monday evening. Dallas was reportedly one of the cities the GOP was considering for the midterm, alongside Las Vegas. DALLAS - Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton said that Dallas will host his party's midterm convention later this year. What we know: Paxton said Dallas will host the GOP midterm in September during a tele-town hall on Tuesday. Paxton said he anticipates Trump coming to the midterm to help him campaign in his Senate race with Democrat James Talarico. What we don't know: We don't know the dates that the midterm convention would be, or what venue would host it. The backstory: Sources confirmed in March that the Republican Party is exploring a national convention for the midterm elections, with Dallas being one of the cities under consideration to host the event. Dave Brown, the general manager of the American Airlines Center, told FOX 4 representatives of the National Republican Party toured the AAC in late February,…