What to know about the GOP’s first midterm convention in Dallas

For two days next week, the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the epicenter of the Republican Party as the party hosts its first of its kind midterm convention.What is a midterm convention?The Republican Party is calling the convention "a primetime showcase for President Trump’s success, candidates, and causes that have propelled the 2026 midterms to unprecedented focus."The convention will promote the party's candidates, especially those in key races across the country. In an interview with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, President Donald Trump said the party was looking at five Senate races and 30 House seats to help the party maintain control in Congress.Choosing Texas was intentional, as one of the closest Senate races is in the Lone Star State between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico."One of the ones we want to focus on will be obviously Ken Paxton. We got to we got to get him elected," Trump said Wednesday. "He's a good man. You know, I know him very well. H