Dallas GOP convention puts Trump center stage for midterms
By The BriefBrief
Donald Trump is not on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections, but the first Republican midterm convention is positioning him as a central figure. The strategy is presented as potentially risky for the party as it seeks to shape the campaign narrative.
WHO:Republican Party
WHAT:The first Republican midterm convention is putting Donald Trump at the center of the party’s midterm strategy despite him not being on the ballot.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 1:55 AM ET
WHERE:Dallas, USA
WHY:The convention is using Trump’s prominence to shape the party’s midterm campaign focus even though he is not on the ballot.
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