Trump and the RNC are moving forward on plans for a midterm convention and have a likely location

Republicans and Democrats typically hold conventions every four years to formally nominate presidential candidates but a midterm convention is unusual
President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee are moving forward with plans for a midterm convention and reportedly have a likely location to parade GOP candidates ahead of November’s elections .

Trump and the RNC are favoring Dallas to hold its convention over other locations, such as Las Vegas , The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Republicans are reportedly hoping to hold the convention after Labor Day as Election Day nears.

The RNC has confirmed the event will happen but said any reporting on a location and date is just speculative at the moment.

“While there has been speculation in the media about the location and date, no contracts have been signed and any reporting on those details remains purely speculative at this time,” Alvarez said.

The Republican and Democratic parties typically have conventions every four years to formally nominate presidential candidates.

These big events also rally support for the party and candidate, with politicians and even celebrities showing up.

But a convention during a midterm election is unusual.

Axios reported last August that senior Democratic officials were weighing whether to hold their own midterm convention.

But earlier this month, the party decided against holding a convention this year to “put resources where they’re needed most.”
"Meanwhile the DNC has put resources where they're needed most and doubled down on the playbook that helped our candidates flip seats up and down the ballot in 2025,” Lau added.

The RNC had more than $109 million in cash on hand at the end of February and no debt, according to records from the Federal Election Commission.

The DNC had nearly $16 million in cash on hand, but owed more than $17.3 million, FEC records showed.

The Independent has reached out to the DNC for comment.

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