Overview
Over the course of two nights this Fall, Republicans from all over our great nation will convene in Dallas, Texas for a clear purpose: To support the outstanding slate of GOP candidates running in the midterm elections this Fall and articulate all we have done and will continue to do to strive for what our Founding Fathers fought for 250 years ago—a more perfect union.
In 2026, the stakes could not be higher. All elections offer voters a path to the future. In November, we must decide whether to take the path of steady progress or ourselves obstruction. One that leads to prosperity, peace through strength, and a doubling-down on core American ideals—or the one littered with far-left liberal ideology and policies that have decimated our cities, outsourced American jobs to China and beyond, and provided the dismal promise of a future filled with high taxes and low wages. The choice is crystal clear.
The Republican Midterm Convention marks a first in American political history—a primetime showcase for President Trump’s success, candidates, and causes that have propelled the 2026 midterms to unprecedented focus. Our Party will also articulate a clear and bold plan of the work we will continue to do on behalf of the hard-working and patriotic Americans after we achieve victory in November.
The message is simple: Americans want strong borders and sound immigration policies, not sanctuary cities and the unspeakable crimes that come with them. They want to continue to reap the profound benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill: no tax on tips, new pathways to retirement savings, and a vibrant economy that lifts all boats. Parents want a common-sense approach to education, youth sports and school choice – not a liberal lecture on transgender rights and those who think boys should be allowed to play in girls athletics.
Each night will not only showcase the dedicated men and women running in key races around the country but also the voices of everyday Americans—who want to fight to continue President Trump’s common-sense revolution.
Midterm Convention Programming Fast Facts
- President Donald Trump will appear both nights with a keynote address on the second night
- Vice President JD Vance will make a keynote address on the first night
- Night 1 Total: 53 items/speakers
- Night 2 Total: 56 items/speakers
- Grand Total: 109 total items/speakers across both nights
Hourly Programming
Wednesday, September 9: Night 1
| Time (CT) |
Programming |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
- Christopher Macchio, Presidential Tenor & Presentation of Colors by the Dallas Police Department Honor Guard
- Mrs. Heather Washburne, Dallas 2026 Host Committee Co-Chair
- Chairman Joe Gruters joined by 2026 Republican Nominees
- Pastor Jack Graham
- Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) & Carlos De La Cruz, Candidate for U.S. House (TX-35)
- Ally Raskin, Everyday American, Former Democrat turned America First Grassroots Leader
- The Honorable Scott Turner
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13)
- Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03)
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| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
- Wanda and Ron Liptow, Everyday Americans, Border Residents and Supporters of Frontline Law Enforcement
- Rep. Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader
- Rep. Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip
- Michael Whatley, Candidate for U.S. Senate (NC)
- Dr. Eithan Haim & Nurse Vanessa Sivadge, Everyday Americans, Medical Professionals
- Chairs of Republican Committees and Associations
- The Honorable Brooke Rollins
- Senator John Barrasso, Senate Majority Whip
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| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
- Rep. Brandon Gill, Candidate for U.S. House (TX-26)
- Pastor Lorenzo Sewell
- Paul Perez, President of the National Border Patrol Council & Members of the NBPC
- Ken Paxton, Candidate for U.S. Senate (TX)
- Rep. Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) & Nora Pruitt, Everyday American, Factory Worker, Working Mother, and Manufacturing Success Story
- Mary Alice Hazen, Everyday American, Retiree and Senior Tax-Relief Beneficiary
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| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
- Sen. Jon Husted (OH)
- T.W. Shannon, Candidate for Lt. Governor of Oklahoma
- Senator Dave McCormick joined by Members of Pennsylvania's Steel and Manufacturing Industries
- Adam Carolla, Host of The Adam Carolla Show
- Mike LiPetri, Candidate for U.S. House (NY-03)
- Rep. Mike Collins, Candidate for U.S. Senate (GA) joined by Allyson Phillips and the Family of Laken Riley, Angel Family and Border-Security Advocates
- The Honorable Todd Blanche
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| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
- The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
- Rep. Byron Donalds, Candidate for Governor of Florida
- Jay Feely, Candidate for U.S. House (AZ-01) & Captain Mike Bouchard Jr., Candidate for U.S. House (MI-10)
- The Honorable Scott Bessent
- Patrice Onwuka, Everyday American, Working Mother and Economic Policy Advocate
- Justin Gaethje and Bo Nickal, UFC Champion Fighters
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| 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
- Lee Greenwood, American Icon
- President Donald J. Trump, 45th and 47th President of the United States
- Christopher Macchio, Presidential Tenor
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Thursday, September 10: Night 2
| Time (CT) |
Programming |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
- Christopher Macchio, Presidential Tenor & Presentation of Colors by the Dallas Police Department Honor Guard
- Mrs. Heather Washburne, Dallas 2026 Host Committee Co-Chair
- Chairman Joe Gruters joined by 2026 Republican Nominees
- Pastor Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor at the First Baptist Church Dallas
- Laurie Buckhout, Candidate for U.S. House (NC-01) joined by Sergeant Sam Elias, Everyday American, Law-Enforcement Veteran, Father, and Working-Class Advocate
- Rep. Jason Smith (MO-08) & Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07)
- Greg Cunningham, Candidate for U.S. House (NM-02)
- Freed American Hostages
- Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (TX)
- Oliver Henry, British Travel Creator and Voice for American Exceptionalism
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| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
- Marty O'Donnell, Candidate for U.S. House (NV-03)
- Amanda Hughes, Everyday American, Mother, Conservative Grassroots Leader, and MAHA Advocate
- Derek Merrin, Candidate for U.S. House (OH-09)
- Rep. Lisa McClain, House Republican Conference Chair
- Rep. Richard Hudson, NRCC Chair
- Catherine Rayner, Everyday American, Navy Spouse and TrumpRx Success Story
- Eric Flores, Candidate for U.S. House (TX-34) & Tano Tijerina, Candidate for U.S. House (TX-28)
- Rep. Brian Jack (GA-03)
- Senator Ted Cruz (TX)
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| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
- Speaker Mike Johnson, 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
- Pastor Lucas Miles, Vice President of TPUSA Faith, Turning Point USA
- Mike Rogers, Candidate for U.S. Senate (MI)
- Governor Greg Abbott (TX)
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| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
- Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined by Jessica and Tom Gorman, Angel Parents and Public-Safety Advocates
- Ross Ulbricht, Libertarian Icon
- Remote—Mr. Frank Siller, CEO of Tunnel to Towers / Live—Christopher Macchio, Presidential Tenor & On Stage Moment
- Marcus Coleman & Daughter Dalilah Coleman, Everyday Americans, Father, Truck Driver, and Roadway-Safety Advocate
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| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
- The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Mayor Eric Johnson, Mayor of Dallas, TX
- The Honorable Karoline Leavitt, fmr. White House Press Secretary
- Mark LaMoncha, Everyday American, Manufacturer, Small-Business Owner
- Donald Trump Jr.
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| 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
- Vice President JD Vance, 50th Vice President of the United States
- President Donald J. Trump, 45th and 47th President of the United States
- Christopher Macchio, Presidential Tenor
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