Both major political parties are considering holding large-scale gatherings ahead of the midterm elections, underscoring the stakes next year as President Trump faces a potential check on his power if Democrats flip one or both chambers of Congress.

A Democratic National Committee (DNC) spokesperson confirmed that the party is considering an event next year “to showcase our tremendous candidates running up and down the ballot and harness the amazing grassroots energy we’re already seeing.” Trump floated a similar idea for Republicans in a post on his Truth Social on Thursday, saying, “It has never been done before. STAY TUNED!!!”

Though neither party has confirmed that their event is taking place yet, the gatherings could offer both sides a shot-in-arm as Democrats and Republicans alike brace for a grueling midterm season.

“Anything that we can do to put our party in a better position to win, we should absolutely consider doing,” explained Drew McKissick, chair of the South Carolina GOP.

A midterm convention “could offer the opportunity to capitalize on grassroots enthusiasm, get more Republicans trained and ready to turn out the vote in November of ‘26,” he added. “That's a good thing.”

Conventions between the parties are typically held once every four years when both sides formally nominate their presidential candidate. The DNC has previously held conventions before or right after midterm elections, according to Axios, but stopped the practice.

But both parties are now considering holding a similar event ahead of next year,........

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