Overview

• President Trump posted on Truth Social that he is considering recommending a Republican national convention just before the 2026 midterms, calling the move unprecedented.
• A DNC spokesperson confirmed the party is exploring a large-scale gathering ahead of the midterms, following reports that Chair Ken Martin has promoted a potential mini‑convention.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly endorsed Trump’s suggestion, signaling high‑level Republican support for a pre‑midterm convention.
• Modern U.S. practice keeps national conventions on a four‑year cycle; Democrats once held midterm conventions but ended the practice in the mid‑1980s.
• Neither party has announced specifics such as dates or locations, with discussions unfolding during redistricting battles that include a Texas map projected to add five GOP seats and a California plan headed to voters.