The Republican National Committee's first-ever midterm convention begins in Dallas today, featuring appearances by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican speakers.
Vance is scheduled to deliver the vice presidential keynote on the convention's opening night on Sept. 9. Trump is scheduled to appear both nights of the convention and deliver the presidential keynote address on Sept. 10. Senator Jon Husted is also included in the lineup.
The event comes less than two months before the November midterm elections. Here's when Vance is expected to speak.
What time does JD Vance speak at the RNC midterm convention?
Vance's keynote address is scheduled to take place during the 9-10 p.m. ET hour on Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to the convention schedule.
According to organizers, Night
1 focuses on tax relief, border security, public safety and manufacturing before Vance's keynote. Night 2 centers on health care, public health, government reform and the party's midterm message before Trump's closing address.
What time does Trump speak at the RNC Midterm Convention?
Trump is scheduled to appear both nights of the convention. The official schedule lists his presidential keynote during the 9-10 p.m. ET block on Thursday, Sept. 10.
When is the 2026 RNC Midterm Convention?
The convention is scheduled for Sept. 9-10 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
How to watch the RNC Midterm Convention live
Viewers can watch the convention through the RNC's livestream.
Other viewing options include C-SPAN, PBS NewsHour and RSBN (Right Side Broadcasting Network).
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Republican convention starts tonight, and JD Vance gives keynote speech
