Trump announces first‑ever Republican national convention ahead of 2026 midterms
Former President Donald Trump said Republicans will hold a two‑day national convention in Dallas on September 9‑10, 2026, marking the first time the party will convene before a midterm election.
Donald Trump announced that Republicans will hold a national convention ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. The two‑day gathering is scheduled for September 9 and September 10, 2026, in Dallas, and it will be the first national convention held by Republicans before a midterm election. Trump described the upcoming convention as “fantastic” and “historic.” Attorney General Ken Paxton said the GOP will have a pre‑midterm convention in Dallas in September 2026 and expects Trump to attend and speak at the event, according to the Texas Tribune. In a Truth Social post, Trump called Dallas “One of my favorite places in the World,” as reported by The Guardian.
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