This story is part of a series of monthly snapshots from the Washington Examiner, titled Midterm Countdown, gauging the state of the 2026 election cycle. Scroll down to the bottom of the story for the latest prediction market odds of who is going to win.

The GOP is in final preparations for the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas to bolster support among its base. 

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