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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens criticized the DNC for excluding Atlanta from the 2028 convention shortlist, arguing the move overlooks Georgia’s rising political relevance as Democrats hold Senate seats and view the South as a key battleground; the DNC defended its regional choices, citing southern calendar decisions and other events to show investment in the region.
The Democratic National Committee trimmed its 2028 convention site shortlist to three cities—Boston, Denver and Philadelphia—advancing plans to host the quadrennial event in one of them.
State GOP groups are turning the Dallas midterm convention into a fundraising event for local candidates, with ticket prices ranging from about $1,300–$1,500 in Alabama to a $250,000 'golden VIP' option in California and $20,000 honorary-delegate tickets in Texas, as the gathering is framed more as a rallying effort than traditional delegate business.
Craig Burnatowski, who voiced Albert Wesker in the Resident Evil 4 remake and returns as Zeno in Resident Evil Requiem, has been dropped from Fantasy & Magic Con after a former partner publicly alleged mental and emotional abuse and physical harm; the convention canceled his appearance and refunded autographs, with the group photo updated to a four-person lineup. Capcom hasn’t commented, and Burnatowski’s Wesker role is expected to appear in the upcoming Code Veronica remake.
President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party will hold its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9–10, 2026, aiming to showcase GOP achievements and energize supporters ahead of the November elections, while critics warn the rally could divert resources from battleground races and Trump’s poll numbers remain under scrutiny.
At the Houston Texas GOP convention, leaders urged unity against Democrats, but internal friction surfaced as delegates ousted the party chair, booed top officials, and pushed a hard-right platform that includes anti-Islam measures and Christian nationalist language, while debates over data centers and tort reform highlighted ongoing rifts.
An African elephant named Paige was brought to the Texas Republican Party’s annual convention in Houston. After Governor Abbott’s keynote, Paige walked through the hall and urinated on the convention floor, prompting surprise and laughter from attendees and immediate animal-welfare criticisms from advocacy groups who say elephants should not be used as political props.
At the Minnesota DFL convention, Sen. Amy Klobuchar reportedly told staff backstage she would leave after delegates nominated Kobey Layne, a progressive activist, as a challenger to her gubernatorial bid; she ultimately stayed and won the party endorsement on the first ballot with 68%. The moment reflected ongoing tensions within the party, while Layne vows to challenge her in the August primary. The event also featured pitches, questions for candidates, and campaign swag drama.
Army veteran Kendall Qualls won the Minnesota GOP endorsement for governor at Duluth after a marathon 10-ballot vote, defeating House Speaker Lisa Demuth amid voting-device glitches and debate over the process. The result could lead to a primary with other contenders including Mike Lindell, as the party weighs unity against internal tensions, while Democrats’ Amy Klobuchar is seen as the likely DFL nominee.
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey won a decisive endorsement from Massachusetts Democrats at the Worcester convention, taking 73% of delegate votes to Rep. Seth Moulton's 27% and cementing his front-runner status for the Senate primary; Moulton still cleared the 15% threshold to appear on the Sept. 1 ballot amid questions about Markey's age and seniority.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar won the Minnesota DFL’s endorsement for governor at the 2026 state convention on the first ballot with about 68% support, defeating insurgent candidate Kobey Layne (roughly 27%). Klobuchar framed her victory as a promise to make government work for all and to win in November by appealing to independents and moderate Republicans. Layne argued for a more progressive, anti‑establishment path and criticized the so‑called corporate Democrats. The convention also endorsed Lt. Gov. candidate Ben Schierer and reelection bids for Attorney General Keith Ellison and Secretary of State Steve Simon.
At the RNC winter meeting in Santa Barbara, the committee moved forward with holding a midterm convention in 2026, changing party rules to allow a non-presidential-year gathering and signaling Trump’s central role in the GOP's strategy. The White House will determine the date and possibly a Las Vegas venue, aiming to nationalize the midterms around Trump and energize voters, though Democrats have floated a similar idea with no final decision yet and GOP officials acknowledge potential risks to centering the race on a single figure.
Turning Point USA's annual convention featured intense infighting among conservative media figures, debates over Israel and antisemitism, and endorsements for political figures like JD Vance, highlighting ongoing divisions within the Republican and conservative movement.
Turning Point USA's annual convention was marked by intense infighting among conservative figures, with personal attacks and ideological clashes, especially around Israel and the future of the Republican Party, highlighting ongoing divisions within the right-wing movement.
The article highlights the impressive and diverse cosplay seen on day one of New York Comic Con 2025, showcasing fans dressed as characters from various media, with photos captured by io9.