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Trump and Vance Keynote RNC’s 2026 Dallas Rally Convention

9/2/2026

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RNC Holds Convention

The U.S. Republican National Committee is holding its first midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10, 2026.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will deliver keynote addresses.
The convention does not include delegates, votes, or platform decisions, functioning as a campaign rally.
An Aug. 24 poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton 42%-39% and Abbott ahead of Gina Hinojosa 45%-40%.

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Dallas Secures Convention

Dallas will spend $1.8 million on police security for the convention.
U.S. Marshals and CIA will operate from Dallas County’s new emergency operations center during the event.
Secret Service Special Agent Christina Foley warned pilots of drone and air-space restrictions via a Notice to Air Missions.
County Administrator Darry Martin said overtime for extra public-safety staff will be billed to the city, not the convention.

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RNC Holds Convention

The U.S. Republican National Committee is holding its first midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10, 2026.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will deliver keynote addresses.
The convention does not include delegates, votes, or platform decisions, functioning as a campaign rally.
An Aug. 24 poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton 42%-39% and Abbott ahead of Gina Hinojosa 45%-40%.

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