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GOP to open first-ever midterm convention in Dallas as Texas’ U.S. Senate race hangs in the balance
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Gabby Birenbaum and Kayla Guo The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· September 8, 2026
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WASHINGTON — Republicans are gathering in Dallas this week for an unprecedented midterm convention, where President Donald Trump and his GOP allies will look to sell their agenda, rake in campaign cash and galvanize voters amid a difficult political climate.
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