Republicans Plan Midterm Convention in Dallas

Why it matters locally: The Republican party's strategy to bolster voter turnout in congressional races could influence the outcomes of Alabama's several congressional districts, where federal policy decisions could impact key state industries.

President Donald Trump announced Republicans will hold their first national convention before midterm elections. The event, scheduled for September in Dallas, Texas, seeks to increase voter participation in congressional races. Republicans aim to maintain control of Congress in the upcoming elections. The convention represents an unusual step for a party ahead of midterm voting periods.