Both the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) are considering holding large-scale gatherings ahead of the midterm elections, underscoring the stakes next year as President Trump faces a potential check on his power if Democrats flip one or both chambers of Congress. The DNC is considering an event next year to showcase its tremendous candidates running up and down the ballot and harness the amazing grassroots energy they’re already seeing. Trump has floated a similar idea for Republicans in a post on his Truth Social, saying, “It has never been done before. STAY TUNED!!!” Both parties see potential upsides for a midterm convention, which could help galvanize the parties as Democrats look to reset from a disappointing November and the GOP braces for a challenging midterm election.
Democrats and Republicans alike see potential upsides for a midterm convention, which could help galvanize the parties as Democrats look to reset from a disappointing November and the GOP braces for a challenging midterm election. Republicans will have to walk a more delicate line to avoid risking outshining the president. An added challenge for GOP candidates is how closely they’ll want to associate with Trump and the national brand during a midterm convention, given the president’s party typically faces headwinds in midterm years.
Democrats will also face challenges in raising money for an event of that scale, as the party has helped cover the Harris campaign’s debt since the 2024 election. Some Democrats believe donors will slowly return back to the party after pulling their pocketbooks after the November election, particularly if Democrats secure key wins in New Jersey and Virginia this fall.
