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RNC Comes to Texas as Trump Stronghold Under Threat

Trump is scheduled to speak at the Dallas convention, which Republicans hope will help mobilize voters and candidates.

RNC Comes to Texas as Trump Stronghold Under Threat
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
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The Republican National Convention is set to meet in Dallas as Texas’s 2026 Senate and governor races appear more competitive than Republicans expected. Polls show a close Senate contest between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, while the article also details campaign-finance gaps, Paxton’s controversies and concerns over data centers.

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Republican Senate candidate facing James Talarico in a competitive Texas race

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Texas senator defeated by Paxton in the Republican primary

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Trump to Headline Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas

Outlets agree Republicans are holding a midterm convention in Dallas, with Trump set to headline or speak as the party seeks to rally voters and promote its agenda. Center outlets focus on competitive Texas races and the convention’s effort to promote the GOP agenda, with one article examining how Republicans present their economic message amid affordability concerns. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the party’s electoral headwinds and its efforts to rally around its record, including a Republican leader’s description of the election as a contest with communism.

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