A historic Republican midterm convention in Dallas saw President Donald Trump rally supporters behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as the party’s candidate for the upcoming U.S. Senate race. Speaking directly to the crowd, Trump framed the election as a pivotal battle for conservative values, urging attendees to mobilize behind Paxton’s campaign. The gathering marked the first midterm convention hosted by the Republican Party, highlighting its strategic push to consolidate support ahead of key state contests. With Texas at stake, the event underscored the high-stakes nature of the fight for control of the Senate.


At the Republican party’s first-ever midterm convention, President Donald Trump called upon attendees in Dallas to support Ken Paxton in the upcoming Texas senatorial race.