Overview
- Advisers are exploring a Republican midterm convention for 2026, with planning reported but no dates or location finalized, according to the Wall Street Journal.
- Las Vegas is a leading contender reportedly favored by President Trump, which would mark the city’s first national party convention if selected.
- Other possible hosts under evaluation include Washington, D.C., and locations in Texas, the reporting says.
- The event is expected to coincide roughly with the beginning of 2026 early voting to highlight GOP accomplishments and candidates down the ballot.
- The RNC says it is excited about the possibility, and Trump envisions a smaller, entertainment-forward production inspired by the 2024 convention.