The Republican National Committee has announced that it will hold a national convention in Dallas on September 9 and 10, ahead of the midterm elections. This unusual event aims to boost turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress.
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The convention will be held in Dallas, placing a spotlight on the state’s Senate race, which pits Democratic nominee James Talarico against Republican nominee Ken Paxton. Paxton, the state attorney general, has been backed by President Donald Trump and defeated longtime Sen. John Cornyn in a primary earlier this year.
President Trump has long floated the idea of a similar gathering to focus voters’ attention on a sprawling collection of House and Senate races. If Democrats regain control of either chamber, they will be empowered to block Trump’s agenda and launch investigations into his administration for the final two years of his term.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
