Republicans hold first midterm convention in Dallas as Texas Senate race tightens

Republicans are convening in Dallas this week for what is described as the party's first midterm convention, a two-day event at the American Airlines Center headlined by President Donald Trump [3][5]. RNC chairman Joe Gruters called the gathering a “Trumpapalooza,” and organizers framed it as a way to promote the party's agenda, raise campaign money and mobilize voters ahead of a difficult election cycle [3][5]. The convention comes as Texas enters its most competitive election cycle in years, with Democrat James Talarico challenging Republican Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate [1][3].

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1. feeds.texastribune.org · Live updates: Republicans descend on Dallas for Trump’s midterm convention Sep 8, 2026
2. feeds.texastribune.org · Ken Paxton whistleblower endorses James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race Sep 8, 2026
3. feeds.texastribune.org · GOP to open first-ever midterm convention in Dallas as Texas’ U.S. Senate race hangs in the balance Sep 8, 2026
4. houstonpublicmedia.org · The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here’s what to watch Sep 8, 2026
5. houstonpublicmedia.org · A ‘Trumpapalooza’ in 2026. Reagan in 1984. Two GOP conventions in Dallas, but times have changed Sep 8, 2026
6. abc13.com · Republicans hope to flip history with midterm convention Sep 9, 2026
7. khou.com · Trump super PAC makes $10 million Texas Senate ad buy. Here’s how it will be spent Sep 7, 2026
8. fox26houston.com · How to watch the Republican midterm convention in Dallas Sep 8, 2026
9. fox26houston.com · Republican Midterm Convention: When will Texas leaders speak each night Sep 8, 2026
10. fox26houston.com · Trump, GOP leaders head to Dallas for high-stakes midterm convention Sep 7, 2026

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