Election 2026 Republicans
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., right, sits on a bench with Jessica Gorman and joined by her husband Tom and daughter Madelon at the Republican convention Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Dallas.
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Vice President JD Vance takes the stage at the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas as the party knows that history is not on its side this election season. Republicans are counting on President Donald Trump to rally voter enthusiasm. They’re also setting the stage for what comes next, in the post-Trump era. Vance took the primetime speaking slot ahead of closing remarks from Trump. The party's House and Senate majorities are at stake this fall. Republicans are working to shrug off voter concerns about the economy, the war in Iran or the direction of the country. Instead, they are imploring voters to consider the GOP's accomplishments. They warn of what’s coming if Democrats seize power.
