Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event
Trump and JD Vance headline the unusual two-day Republican convention before the November midterm elections.
The United States Republican Party – and its talisman President Donald Trump – is descending on Dallas, Texas, to host a rare convention before the midterm elections in November.
Usually reserved for presidential election cycles, Trump’s call to hold the high-cost event before the November 3 midterm vote has underscored both the president’s unorthodox campaign style and the urgency of the political moment for his Republican Party.
Trump’s approval rating has tanked in the lead-up to the midterm vote, with polls pointing to a panoply of factors, most notably the US-Israel war on Iran and its knock-on economic effects for US consumers.
The second night will focus more on affordability and families, including policies related to taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security.