Republican candidates are hoping to make inroads in Texas ahead of the midterm election with a midterm convention. What are your thoughts on how the convention could influence Texas races?

DALLAS — Republicans are flocking to Texas for an unprecedented national midterm convention headlined by President Trump to turn out voters in the congressional races that will dictate the course of his final two years in office — though some Republicans are nervous it could backfire.

First lady Melania Trump will reportedly not attend next week’s Republican Party midterm convention in Dallas, adding to a growing list of prominent figures also expected to be skipping the event.

Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that he and at least four other Democratic members of the House will join Texas Democrats in staging a counter-event to the Republican

President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.