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Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- The Republican Party, led by President Donald Trump, is holding an unprecedented midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9-10, aiming to energize voters and fundraise ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
- Unlike traditional conventions focused on presidential nominations, this event serves as a campaign rally featuring Trump and other GOP candidates, with a program emphasizing tax cuts, healthcare, immigration, and family affordability.
- Trump’s approval ratings have declined sharply, and some Republicans in tight races are hesitant to attend, fearing association with Trump may mobilize opposition voters and hurt their campaigns.
- Key races, such as Texas Senate where Trump-backed Ken Paxton is challenged, are highlighted, but the convention faces challenges including scheduling conflicts with NFL games and 9/11 memorial events.
- Democrats are organizing protests and counterprogramming in Dallas, but the Democratic National Committee is not holding a comparable midterm convention due to financial constraints.
