Donald Trump announces first‑ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the Republican Party will hold its first ever midterm convention, a two‑day gathering scheduled for September 9‑10 2026 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The event is being promoted as a “Trumpapalooza” intended to showcase the party’s achievements since the 2024 election and to energize Republican voters ahead of the November midterm elections, where the GOP currently holds narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress.

Republican leaders have amended RNC rules to permit an off‑year convention, and the party hopes the Dallas rally will counteract typical midterm losses for the party occupying the White House. The convention will also spotlight the highly competitive Texas U.S. Senate race between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, a contest that could affect one of the Senate’s 2026 seats. Trump is expected to address the gathering, emphasizing policies such as tax cuts, border security, and domestic energy production.