The Republican midterm convention heads into its second and final day after a fanfare-filled first night following President Donald Trump's keynote speech.
Several Texas Republicans are set to speak throughout the day, with the events concluding with Vice President JD Vance's keynote speech and Trump's convention closing speech.
Withrecent polling showing the Texas Senate and governor's races are becoming tighter, Republican leaders are looking to rally support before Election Day on Nov. 3.
The event starts at 3 p.m. CT/2 p.m. MT and will be streamed on C-SPAN. Here's how to watch the event and what's on the schedule.
Watch Republican midterm convention
How to watch the Republican midterm convention?
C-SPAN will also provide television coverage of the Republican Party's midterm convention.
C-SPAN's convention coverage will be available
across all its platforms:
- Television
- C-SPAN Radio
- C-SPAN.org
- C-SPAN Now app
Will President Trump speak at the midterm convention?
Yes, according to the RNC.
President Trump will speak at 8 p.m CT/ 7 p.m. MT on the first night, Sept. 9, and deliver the convention's closing remarks.
Vice President JD Vance is set to speak at 8 p.m CT/ 7 p.m. MT on the second night of the convention, Sept. 10.
GOP midterm convention Day 1 Schedule
Here is the schedule for the second day of the convention along with the notable speakers from Texas:
3-4 p.m. CT —
- Laurie Buckhout, candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District
- Rep. Jason Smith of Missouri
- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie of Pennsylvania
- Greg Cunningham, candidate for U.S. House in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District
- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick of Texas
- Oliver Henry, British travel creator and commentator
4-5 p.m. CT
- Marty O'Donnell, candidate for U.S. House in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District
- Derek Merrin, candidate for U.S. House in Ohio's 9th Congressional District
- Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan, House Republican Conference chair
- Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina, National Republican Congressional Committee chair
- Eric Flores, candidate for U.S. House in Texas' 34th Congressional District
- Tano Tijerina, candidate for U.S. House in Texas' 28th Congressional District
- Rep. Brian Jack of Georgia
- Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas
5-6 p.m. CT
- Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana
- Pastor Lucas Miles, TPUSA Faith vice president
- Mike Rogers, candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan
- Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas
6-7 p.m. CT
- Rep. Mike Lawler of New York
- Frank Siller, CEO of Tunnel to Towers (remote)
8-9 p.m. CT
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson
- Karoline Leavitt, former White House press secretary
- Donald Trump Jr.
9-10 p.m. CT — keynote address
- Vice President JD Vance
- President Donald Trump
Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas. Got a news tip for him? Email him at mrosiles@usatodayco.com.
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