Elections 2026 live updates: First Republican midterm convention kicks off, with Trump to keynote tonight

What to know today GOP MIDTERM CONVENTION: Republicans are kicking off their first midterm election convention in Dallas today, with President Donald Trump delivering a keynote address tonight. Dozens of Republicans in tight races, however, have said they will not attend, according to an NBC News count. RHODE ISLAND PRIMARIES: Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Dan McKee today could become the first sitting governor in the country to lose a primary in eight years. He is trailing Democratic challenger Helena Foulkes, a wealthy former CVS executive, by double digits. SENATE RACE SET: The battleground New Hampshire Senate race is set between Republican former Sen. John Sununu and Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas after both prevailed in their primaries last night. TRADE WAR ESCALATES: Trump has moved to sharply escalate the trade war with Canada, seeking to block imports of some motorcycles, dairy products and alcohol.

Follow live coverage as Republicans kick off the first-ever midterm primary convention on September 9 and 10 in Dallas, Texas, with speeches expected from Trump on both days.