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"A Trumpapalooza:" RNC chairman says GOP midterm election in Dallas will highlight President Trump's record, predicts big Paxton win
By Jack Fink at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters said the GOP's first-ever Midterm Convention, being held in Dallas, will feature President Trump's accomplishments and boost their candidates for the all-important November election. In an interview with CBS News Texas on Wednesday morning, Grute...
Key takeaway In an interview with CBS News Texas on Wednesday morning, Gruters said, "We are so excited.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The Republican National Committee's decision to hold its midterm convention in Dallas suggests the city's significance in Texas politics cannot be overstated. As a major hub in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Dallas is well-positioned to amplify the party's message and mobilize voters in key local and statewide races. The convention's focus on President Trump's record and its predicted impact on the Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico will likely resonate with voters in Tarrant County, where Southlake is located. The fact that President Trump has a history with the American Airlines Center, where the convention will take place, adds to the event's local appeal. With the Texas Democratic Party questioning the Republicans' decision to hold the convention in Texas, it remains to be seen how this event will influence the outcome of the midterm elections in Southlake and beyond.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
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