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RNC Opens Door to Trump-Led Midterm Convention With Unanimous Rule Change

Party leaders cast the change as a way to nationalize the midterms by putting Trump at center stage.

Chair of the Republican National Committee Joe Gruters speaks during the RNC Winter Meeting at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara, California, on January 23.
Trump speaks at the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024.
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Overview

  • Meeting in Santa Barbara, the RNC amended its bylaws to permit a non-presidential-year convention in 2026.
  • The new rule requires at least 60 days' notice, and the White House is expected to set the date and location.
  • Las Vegas and Dallas are under consideration, with GOP sources suggesting an early fall timeframe.
  • Republicans say the event would showcase the administration, energize base voters, and elevate congressional candidates to help protect their majorities.
  • Officials acknowledge potential risks of centering the midterms on Trump as Democrats weigh a similar gathering and point to polling advantages.