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Fewer than half of vulnerable congressional candidates have speaking roles at GOP convention
PoliticsRepublican midterm convention
The Republican midterm convention started on September 8, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, with the goal of boosting the party's candidates ahead of the November election.
However, fewer than half of the candidates in the most competitive congressional races are scheduled to speak at the event.
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- Fewer than half of vulnerable congressional candidates have speaking roles at GOP convention
- The event aims to give the party's candidates a boost ahead of the November election.
- There are 45 most competitive House and Senate races, according to a CNBC analysis.
- Some vulnerable candidates are skipping the event.
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