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RNC Launches Lottery for Free Midterm Convention Tickets

9/9/2026

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The U.S. Republican National Committee runs a public lottery for free tickets to its midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.
The RNC expects about 20,000 attendees at the American Airlines Center, exceeding the 2024 Milwaukee convention’s 50,000.
$250,000 donors receive a roundtable with President Donald Trump and may add $88,600 for a commemorative photo.
$20,000 donors become honorary delegates and receive a Texas shirt and cowboy hat.

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The U.S. Republican National Committee runs a public lottery for free tickets to its midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.
The RNC expects about 20,000 attendees at the American Airlines Center, exceeding the 2024 Milwaukee convention’s 50,000.
$250,000 donors receive a roundtable with President Donald Trump and may add $88,600 for a commemorative photo.
$20,000 donors become honorary delegates and receive a Texas shirt and cowboy hat.