GOP Eyes Dallas for Rare Midterm Convention

Republican National Committee plans post-Labor Day event to boost turnout ahead of November elections

Mar. 25, 2026 at 5:17pm

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The Republican National Committee is planning a rare midterm convention, likely to be held in Dallas, Texas, in an effort to jump-start GOP voter turnout ahead of the November elections. The event would break from the traditional once-every-four-years convention schedule and function as a large-scale rally to showcase Republican candidates and the "America First" agenda.

Why it matters

Holding a midterm convention is an unusual move, as national party conventions are typically only held every four years to nominate presidential candidates. The RNC hopes this event will energize Republican voters and provide a platform to rally support for the party's candidates in key swing districts and the Texas Senate race.

The details

According to reports, Dallas has emerged as the favorite location over cities like Las Vegas, with a tentative post-Labor Day date planned to coincide with early voting. The general manager of the American Airlines Center in Dallas confirmed that senior RNC officials toured the venue in late February. The convention would function as a large-scale rally to showcase GOP candidates and the "America First" agenda championed by former President Trump.

  • The RNC is planning the midterm convention for a post-Labor Day date in 2026.
  • Senior RNC officials toured the American Airlines Center in Dallas in late February 2026.

The players

Republican National Committee (RNC)

The Republican National Committee is the governing body of the United States Republican Party.

Danielle Alvarez

An RNC adviser who confirmed that no contracts have yet been signed for the midterm convention.

Mike Johnson

The House Speaker who has hyped the upcoming midterm convention as "a midterm like none other."

Roger Lau

The DNC chief who contends the GOP's midterm convention will "sink their swing-seat candidates by tying them directly to Trump's wildly unpopular policies."

John Cornyn

The retiring Republican senator from Texas whose Senate seat the GOP is defending in the upcoming midterm elections.

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What they’re saying

“The upcoming Midterm Convention is happening because of President Trump's leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to the America First movement.”

— Danielle Alvarez, RNC Adviser

“a midterm like none other.”

— Mike Johnson, House Speaker

“will sink their swing-seat candidates by tying them directly to Trump's wildly unpopular policies”

— Roger Lau, DNC Chief

What’s next

The RNC is still finalizing the location and date for the midterm convention, with Dallas emerging as the frontrunner for a post-Labor Day event.

The takeaway

The RNC's decision to hold a rare midterm convention underscores the party's efforts to energize its base and boost turnout ahead of the crucial November elections. The event will provide a high-profile platform for Republican candidates to rally support, but Democrats argue it will backfire by tying swing-seat candidates too closely to the divisive policies of former President Trump.