President Donald Trump will headline both nights of the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas. The event will bring Republican leaders, administration officials, and candidates together ahead of the 2026 elections. The RNC announced that Trump will deliver the keynote address Wednesday night. He will return Thursday to deliver the convention’s closing remarks. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance will deliver the keynote address Thursday night. The gathering will showcase Republican leaders and candidates before the midterm elections. Those elections will determine control of Congress for the final two years of Trump’s presidency.
Trump’s political fundraising operation has also entered the Texas Senate race with major financial support. MAGA Inc. committed $10 million to support Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign. The investment marks the group’s first major midterm spending effort this election cycle. Paxton is seeking the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas. The race has attracted increased attention as Republicans prepare for a competitive election. Trump has backed Paxton, and the latest spending gives his campaign additional financial support. The investment also signals growing attention toward important Senate contests ahead of November.
Paxton will appear at the Dallas convention alongside several prominent Texas Republicans. Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz will also speak during the event. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson will participate as well. Several Texas congressional candidates are included on the announced speaker list. Their participation gives Texas a prominent role during the two-day Republican gathering. The convention will therefore connect national Republican leaders with candidates competing across the state. It will also give party officials an opportunity to highlight their priorities before voters.
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters said Republicans face a choice over taxes, costs, border security, and government policy. He presented the Republican Party as focused on lower costs and secure borders. Gruters also emphasized the party’s message about government spending and economic issues. His comments reflect the broader campaign themes Republicans are expected to promote. Meanwhile, Democrats and Republicans are preparing for a competitive midterm election season. The Dallas convention will provide Republicans with a platform to promote their candidates and policies.
Several senior Republican leaders will participate during the convention. House Speaker Mike Johnson will appear alongside Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso. Senator Tim Scott, who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, will also participate. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will address attendees during the gathering. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain are also scheduled. Republican campaign officials Richard Hudson and Joe Gruters will join the leadership lineup. Together, their appearances will highlight the party’s congressional leadership before the elections.
Several members of Trump’s administration will also appear during the event. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is included among the scheduled speakers. Attorney General Todd Blanche and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will participate. Other featured speakers include Mehmet Oz, Scott Turner, Karoline Leavitt, and Donald Trump Jr. Their appearances will give the convention a strong connection to Trump’s administration and political network. At the same time, the event will feature candidates seeking congressional seats across several states.
Republican candidates from multiple states will take part in the convention. Senate candidates Mike Collins, Mike Rogers, and Michael Whatley are among those scheduled. House candidates from Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, New Mexico, Arizona, and New York will also appear. Candidates from Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Florida are included. The wide lineup will allow Republicans to promote candidates from competitive races nationwide. It will also give party leaders an opportunity to emphasize their campaign priorities before November.
One notable absence from the announced lineup is Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Trump has previously criticized Thune over disagreements involving legislation and election-related issues. Thune’s absence stands out as Republican leaders gather for the Dallas convention. However, the event still includes a large group of senior congressional officials. The lineup also features candidates seeking Senate and House seats in several important races. As a result, the convention will focus heavily on Republican campaign activity ahead of the midterms.
Trump’s role will remain central throughout the two-day gathering in Dallas. He will open the convention’s main program with his keynote address Wednesday night. He will then return Thursday to deliver the closing remarks. Vance will provide another major address during Thursday’s program. Their appearances will give Republican leaders a chance to emphasize the party’s election strategy. Meanwhile, MAGA Inc.’s financial support will put additional attention on the Texas Senate race.
The GOP Convention will bring together national Republican figures and candidates competing across the country. Trump’s prominent schedule highlights his continuing role in the Republican Party. The $10 million investment in Paxton’s campaign also demonstrates the importance of the Texas Senate contest. Meanwhile, Republican leaders will use the gathering to promote their candidates and campaign priorities. The event comes as both parties prepare for elections that could determine control of Congress. Republicans will therefore use the Dallas gathering to build momentum before voters head to the polls.
