Texas GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton announced Monday that Dallas will host the Republican Party’s 2026 midterm convention in September. The announcement came during a tele-town hall as the party looks to energize voters ahead of the November midterm elections.
Paxton, who recently won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a competitive primary runoff, shared the news as part of broader efforts to boost turnout and party unity. Dallas was one of several cities under consideration, including Las Vegas, according to earlier reports. The event is expected to draw thousands of delegates, party leaders and activists to North Texas.
This would mark an unusual midterm convention for the GOP, which traditionally holds its largest gatherings in presidential election years. Party officials have described the gathering as a strategic push to motivate supporters and counter Democratic efforts in key races, including Paxton’s Senate bid against Democrat James Talarico.
Ken Paxton said during a tele-town hall tonight that the GOP’s midterm convention will be in Dallas in September.
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) June 16, 2026
Part of his response when asked how much Trump will campaign for him > pic.twitter.com/tF4req3IUA
Details on the exact venue, dates within September and full agenda are still forthcoming. Local leaders in Dallas and Arlington have not yet issued public statements on hosting logistics, but past major political events in the area have brought significant economic benefits to hotels, restaurants and the convention industry.
The announcement arrives as the Texas Republican Party wraps up its state convention in Houston, where delegates focused on platform issues and general election strategy following the primary season.
