2026 Elections

President Donald J. Trump delivers his full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Trump discusses his administration’s record, border security, crime, inflation, food and egg prices, energy production, tariffs, manufacturing, voter ID, Iran and nuclear weapons. He also urges Republicans to vote, endorses Ken Paxton for Senate and promotes a proposed $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans win control of Congress.

President Donald Trump urged the crowd to vote, warning them, “You know what happens if you don’t vote? You go to hell.”

President Donald Trump urged Texans to elect Ken Paxton, joking about Paxton’s appearance, clothing and speaking style before praising him as “the greatest attorney general in the history of our country.”

Vice President JD Vance delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Vance honors Charlie Kirk, discusses his family and the American “birthright,” and outlines the Trump administration’s record on immigration, crime, jobs, taxes, housing and health care. He also criticizes Democratic candidates and policies, including remarks about James Talarico in Texas and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, before urging Republicans to turn out in the November midterm elections.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention. Johnson discusses his decision to leave the Democratic Party, public safety, policing, taxes, homelessness, economic development and his vision for Dallas as “America’s next financial capital,” which he calls “Y’all Street.” He also criticizes Democratic policies in cities including Chicago, Seattle and New York, and urges voters to support Republicans in the November midterm elections.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Abbott highlighted Texas’ border policies, law enforcement, restrictions on foreign land purchases, election rules, school choice and energy production. He also criticized Democratic candidates and framed the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy.”

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott framed the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy,” telling the RNC convention that Republicans would “demolish the Democrats,” keep Texas red and help President Trump “keep America great.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Johnson described the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy,” praised President Donald Trump and Republican policies, and criticized Democrats over taxes, border security, crime, government spending and national defense. Johnson also discussed faith, America’s founding principles and the historical examples of John Quincy Adams and Abraham Lincoln before urging Republicans to turn out in November.

The midterm convention for Republicans wraps up later Thursday night in Dallas. Several Texas lawmakers were on center stage at the RNC. 

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas delivers a full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. Cruz reflected on the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death and the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. He praised President Donald Trump, discussed his family’s experience in communist Cuba, criticized Democratic policies and figures, and argued that Sharia law is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Patrick invoked Texas history and the Alamo, discussed conservative values and Texas’ economy, and criticized Democratic policies. He urged Republicans to turn out in November and praised President Donald Trump.

President Donald J. Trump delivers a full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Trump discussed his administration’s record, border security, crime, inflation, food and egg prices, oil and energy production, tariffs, manufacturing, voter ID, Iran and nuclear weapons. He also praised Republican leaders and candidates ahead of the November midterm elections.