GOP’s First Midterm Convention | Global News

Republicans are staging their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas this September, aiming to energize voters and defend their slim congressional majorities ahead of November’s elections. With President Trump backing the event as a “Great Entertainment” spectacle, the GOP is betting big on turnout — especially since they’re not running a president and face a historically tough midterm environment. Democrats, meanwhile, opted out due to cost and weak fundraising, instead using the GOP’s move to tie their opponents to Trump’s declining approval ratings. The choice of Dallas also highlights the high-stakes Texas Senate race, where GOP candidate Ken Paxton — Trump’s endorsed but scandal-plagued pick — faces a tough challenge. This convention marks a strategic shift for Republicans, enabled by rule changes earlier this year, as they double down on redistricting and voter mobilization ahead of what could be a pivotal election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc22195958f0ab0f