Republicans Plan Midterm Convention in Dallas

Why it matters locally: Connecticut's Republican party will likely consider their strategy for the upcoming midterm elections in light of this national convention, as increased national engagement aims to boost voter turnout across all states.

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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.