DALLAS, TX — Today, the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced the keynote lineup and program for the historic 2026 Republican Convention, where party leaders and everyday Americans will lay out a straightforward message to midterm voters: Republicans represent the mainstream, practical values of everyday Americans, while the modern Democrat Party has embraced a fringe, extremely liberal ideological agenda that harms Americans.
"This election comes down to one simple choice: lower costs, lower taxes, secure borders, and common sense versus higher taxes, wide open borders, and the radical liberal agenda the Democrat Party has fully embraced,” said RNC Chairman Joe Gruters. “Republicans are the party of hardworking, patriotic Americans who believe in a fair day's pay, safe streets, secure borders, and a government that gets out of our way and lets Americans win again. Democrats have chosen a different path. They have chosen a path hijacked by the radical Left and defined by their most extreme, out-of-touch, anti-American views. Come November, the American people are going to see this choice clearly and they are going to deliver a landslide for common sense."
This historic Republican Convention programming reflects a stark contrast heading into November: Republican leaders and candidates focused on lower taxes, safe communities, secure borders, and economic opportunity versus a Democrat Party driven by its most extreme, liberal members from Mamdani and El-Sayed to Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi.
The Republican Convention will feature a keynote address on night one from President Donald J. Trump and unforgettable closing remarks from the President on night two. Vice President JD Vance will deliver his keynote address to the Republican Convention on night two.
Additional speakers will be announced in the days ahead.
Keynote Speakers
President Donald J. Trump, Night One Keynote Address and Night Two Closing Remarks
Vice President JD Vance, Night Two Keynote Address
The Honorable Scott Bessent
The Honorable Todd Blanche
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
The Honorable Scott Turner
Karoline Leavitt
Donald Trump Jr.
Republican Leadership
Speaker Mike Johnson, 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Senator John Barrasso, Senate Majority Whip
Senator 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, NRCC Chair
Joe Gruters, Republican National Committee Chairman
Elected Officials
Senator Ted Cruz (TX)
Senator Jon Husted (OH)
Senator Dave McCormick (PA)
Governor Greg Abbott (TX)
Lt. Governor 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, Mayor of Dallas, TX
Candidates
Captain Mike Bouchard Jr., 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 (TX-34)
Carlos De La Cruz, Candidate for U.S. House (TX-35)
Mike LiPetri, Candidate for U.S. House (NY-03)
Derek Merrin, Candidate for U.S. House (OH-09)
Marty O'Donnell, Candidate for U.S. House (NV-03)
Mike Rogers, Candidate for U.S. Senate (MI)
Tano Tijerina, Candidate for U.S. House (TX-28)
Michael Whatley, Candidate for U.S. Senate (NC)
The 2026 Republican Convention will take place September 9-10 in Dallas, Texas.
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