GOP Convention Before Midterms | Austin News

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Republicans are staging their first-ever national convention ahead of midterms, aiming to energize voters in key races that could decide control of Congress. Held in Dallas on September 9-10, the event underscores Trump’s push to maintain GOP majorities despite slim margins and historical midterm losses. With no presidential race on the ballot, party leaders are rallying support — especially around Texas’ pivotal Senate race between James Talarico and Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton, whose past controversies could haunt the GOP. The convention’s timing and location also reflect Texas’ redistricting…