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Which Republicans are attending or staying away from the GOP midterm convention
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Key Points:
- Republicans are holding a midterm convention in Dallas this week, featuring 109 speakers including President Donald Trump, party leaders, and key battleground candidates, aiming to rally voters ahead of the November elections.
- The event includes candidates from competitive House, Senate, and gubernatorial races, such as Ohio Sen. Jon Husted, Texas AG Ken Paxton, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who are leveraging the convention for national exposure and fundraising.
- Some vulnerable GOP incumbents and Senate nominees, including Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar and Zach Nunn, are skipping the convention, partly due to a $25,000 ticket fee imposed by the National Republican Congressional Committee.
- Trump will headline the event as both keynote and closing speaker, with other prominent figures like Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Attorney General Todd Blanche also scheduled to speak.
- Key party leaders such as House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso will attend and speak, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune will participate but not speak, emphasizing fundraising and giving others the spotlight.
