The Republican National Committee has announced plans for a midterm convention in Dallas set for September 9-10, with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance serving as keynote speakers on consecutive nights. Vance is scheduled to speak on Wednesday evening, while Trump will headline Thursday night’s proceedings.
The RNC has characterized the gathering as “a primetime showcase for President Trump’s success, candidates, and causes that have propelled the 2026 midterms to unprecedented focus.” The event aims to promote Republican midterm candidates and the administration’s policy agenda across two days of programming.
Each evening will include a candidate showcase segment running from 6 to 7 p.m. to introduce candidates in competitive races. The first night’s programming will concentrate on topics including tax cuts, healthcare affordability, border security, trade, and domestic manufacturing, with appearances scheduled by what organizers describe as “workers and everyday Americans.” The second night will feature segments highlighting families benefiting from policies on tips taxation, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits, as well as coverage of overseas prisoners released, border security efforts, and prescription drug cost reduction initiatives. The second night will also include a tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk and programming marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks featuring families of first responders.
The convention agenda includes segments focused on the party’s “Make America Healthy Again” health policy platform, with programming addressing what organizers frame as corporate influence on public health agencies. Additional sessions will promote congressional stock trading bans, a measure Trump has backed. RNC Chairman Joe Gruters stated the event would present “defining issues of our Party’s agenda and what is at stake in November.”
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