Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 8, 2026 — The Republican Party is convening its first-ever midterm convention, hosted by Donald Trump in Dallas, Texas, with several notable Florida Republicans confirmed to attend or participate. The event aims to galvanize support and outline strategies for the upcoming midterm elections.

Among the key Florida figures expected at the convention is gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds, who is also scheduled to speak. U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna has also been confirmed as an attendee and speaker. These prominent Republicans are set to join a broader slate of party members and officials gathering for the convention.

Additionally, U.S. Senator Rick Scott is slated to be present at the convention in Dallas. His attendance underscores the participation of established figures within the Florida Republican delegation.

However, the participation of several other Republican officials and candidates from Florida remains less clear. When reached for comment regarding their plans, some either did not respond or indicated prior commitments that would prevent their attendance. This lack of widespread confirmation from a broader segment of Florida’s GOP leadership has led to internal discussion.

Sources within Florida’s Republican leadership have suggested that the convention’s focus may lean more towards engaging donors rather than serving as a primary platform for active campaigners within the state. This perspective indicates a potential difference in how the event is perceived by various factions and levels of the party organization in Florida.


Story summarized from the original created by By Michael Van Sickler, Times Political Editor,By Shauna Muckle, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.

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