Overview
- Advisers have identified Las Vegas as a leading option for the convention, with Washington, D.C., and Texas also under review, according to the Wall Street Journal, and no final site or date has been chosen.
- Planning centers on holding the event near the start of early voting to maximize attention and turnout effects for the 2026 contests.
- The proposed gathering would spotlight Republican congressional candidates and the president’s record as the party works to defend narrow majorities in Congress.
- Trump announced plans for a midterm convention in a September Truth Social post, and RNC spokeswoman Kiersten Pels said the party is excited about the possibility.
- Republicans have not previously staged a national midterm convention, Democrats are reportedly exploring a similar event, and Las Vegas has never hosted a national party convention.