HOUSTON — The Republican National Committee announced on Friday that Houston will host the 2028 Republican National Convention.

During the RNC, GOP delegates will travel to Houston to select their party’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the Nov. 2028 election.

“I am excited to announce Houston as the host city for the 2028 Republican National Convention,” said RNC Charwoman Ronna McDaniel. “After a smart business decision made by the RNC last spring to allow us to select the next convention city earlier than ever, we are looking forward to seeing Houston in the spotlight come 2028. The entire RNC membership is eager to work with Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Houston Host Committee, and Houston First Corporation to follow in Milwaukee’s footsteps by delivering an incredible convention for our Party.” 

Sen. John Cornyn tweeted he’s looking forward to welcoming everyone to Houston.

Houston submitted its bid to host the 2028 RNC in June 2022. The RNC will make a final decision on the dates of the convention at a later time.

Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted not long after the announcement was made.

“Together, we’ll secure Republican victories up and down the ballot to chart a brighter course for our party and our nation,” he said. 

President of RIDA Development Corporation Ira Mitzner served as the Chair of the Houston RNC Bid Committee.

“This is a unique and exciting opportunity for Houston and for Texas,” Mitzner said. “A lot of hard work over the past year went into securing this bid and I’m elated that the effort has been rewarded with what will be an enormously important event that will have a tremendous economic impact and give Houston a global platform.”

Houston last hosted the RNC in 1992 when then-President George H.W. Bush was renominated. Dallas hosted a previous RNC in 1984.