President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the Republican Party will hold its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9–10, 2026, calling it an unprecedented rally. The event comes as Trump faces historically low approval and his party braces for potentially severe losses in the November midterm elections. Republican officials hope the gathering will energize supporters who often skip non-presidential elections and showcase GOP achievements, but critics—including some within the party—worry it will drain resources from battleground states and put a spotlight on Trump at a time when his polling is weak. Democrats see an opening to tie Republican candidates to the unpopular former president. The convention’s Texas location is notable because of a close Senate race there.