The Republican National Committee (RNC) holds its 2026 National Convention in Dallas from Sept. 9 through Sept. 10. The convention will feature a keynote address on night one from President Donald Trump and closing remarks from the president on night two. Vice President JD Vance will deliver his keynote address to the Republican Convention on night two.
Other Speakers:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Attorney General Todd Blanche
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner
Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Donald Trump Jr.
Republican Leadership
Speaker Mike Johnson, 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Sen. John Barrasso, Senate Majority Whip
Sen. Tim Scott, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman
Rep. Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader
Rep. Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip
Rep. Lisa McClain, House Republican Conference Chair
Rep. Richard Hudson, National Republican Congressional Committee Chair
Joe Gruters, Republican National Committee Chairman
Elected Officials
Sen. Ted Cruz (TX)
Sen. Jon Husted (OH)
Sen. Dave McCormick (PA)
Gov. Greg Abbott (TX)
Lt. Gov. of Texas Dan Patrick
Attorney General of Texas Ken Paxton, candidate for U.S. Senate
Rep. Rob Bresnahan (PA-08)
Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10), candidate for U.S. Senate
Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)
Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19), candidate for Governor of Florida
Rep. Brandon Gill (TX-26)
Rep. Brian Jack (GA-03)
Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17)
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13)
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07)
Rep. Jason Smith (MO-08)
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03)
Mayor Eric Johnson of Dallas, Texas
Candidates
Capt. Mike Bouchard, candidate for U.S. House (MI-10)
Laurie Buckhout, candidate for U.S. House (NC-01)
Greg Cunningham, candidate for U.S. House (NM-02)
Jay Feely, candidate for U.S. House (AZ-01)
Eric Flores, candidate for U.S. House
