LIVE NOW: RNC 2026 National Convention in Dallas Features President Trump on Day 1

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 (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)