Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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President Donald Trump is expected to be in Houston next week for the Republican National Committee as Republicans look to maintain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

Political science fellow Mark Jones of Rice University’s Baker Institute explains why Texas remains a key stop for political fundraising and how the money raised could factor into races across the country, including Texas’ U.S. Senate race.

Watch the full conversation on Houston Matters.

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