President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the Republican Party will hold a first-ever midterm convention this year to celebrate the successes achieved in the past two years.
The event is planned for Sept. 9–10 in Dallas, Trump said on Truth Social.
“We are going to celebrate the Great American Comeback, and the incredible successes of the American People who transformed our Country through the America First Agenda—no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on Social Security, stronger borders, safest ever communities, lower costs and real affordability, more jobs, American energy dominance, and so much more!” Trump said in the announcement.
Trump first suggested hosting the midterm convention in August 2025 to showcase his administration’s initiatives to voters before the elections.
Party conventions are typically only held every four years before a presidential election. The locations are chosen years in advance, and preparations are extensive.
The conventions usually involve top officers coming together to discuss the party’s comprehensive platform, and officially nominate and confirm candidates for president and vice president.
Trump’s announcement June 30 didn’t mention details about the event, but said it would be a “rally like none other!”
“America’s 250th Birthday is approaching, and together, we are building the foundation for the next 250 years of American Greatness,” Trump added. “The Golden Age of America has only just begun!”
The convention is an effort to boost turnout in races that could determine whether the party maintains control of Congress.
The Republican Mayors Association, chaired by Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, called it a “tremendous honor.”
“I look forward to welcoming my fellow Republicans from across the United States to Dallas this September,” Johnson posted on X. “As Chairman of the Republican Mayors Association, I’m confident that this unprecedented convention will energize our party, strengthen the conservative movement, and help build momentum for a successful 2026 election.”
The news comes one day after the Supreme Court struck down federal limits on how much a political party can spend on its own candidates.
The ruling will allow national party committees to direct unlimited sums into individual campaigns months before the November elections.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) reported having $125.5 million in cash on hand and no debt at the end of May, its most recent monthly filing with the Federal Election Commission.
The Democratic Party’s coffers held far less—only $14.9 million in cash and $18.3 million in debt over the same period.
Republican congressional committees are also outraising their counterparts.
