Republicans are ramping up preparations for the party's first midterm convention this fall in Dallas.

President Donald Trump confirmed in June that the event aimed at energizing GOP voters ahead of early voting will take place Sept. 9-10.

Early voting in Texas begins Oct. 19. What they're saying: Joe Gruters, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said they have to do things differently this time around if the GOP is to win the midterms and keep control of Congress.