Trump Urges Support for Paxton at Texas GOP Midterm Convention

The Republican Party’s inaugural midterm convention opened in Dallas on Tuesday, drawing delegates and party officials to a showcase of the GOP’s priorities for the 2024 election cycle. President Donald Trump addressed the crowd, urging attendees to back Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the upcoming senatorial race. The call came as part of the party’s broader effort to consolidate support for candidates deemed essential to its legislative agenda.

The convention, a first for the Republican Party, was designed to replace the traditional state party conventions that had been canceled in recent years. Delegates heard speeches from party leaders, discussed policy initiatives, and voted on endorsements. Ken Paxton, a former state attorney general and current candidate for the U.S. Senate, has been a prominent figure in Texas politics, known for his conservative stances on law and order. Trump’s endorsement signals the party’s intent to rally its base behind Paxton, who faces a competitive primary field.

With the convention concluding, the GOP will move forward with its campaign strategy for the Texas senatorial race. The endorsement is expected to mobilize Trump‑aligned voters and could influence the outcome of the primary. Party officials will likely use the momentum from Dallas to coordinate outreach efforts across the state in the coming months.