Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Subscribe`; document.body.appendChild(modal); modal.addEventListener('click', () => { document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; }); modal.querySelector('.subscribe-link')?.addEventListener('click', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; setTimeout(() => { window.location.href = 'https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app'; }, 500); });});]]>Rachel DobkinFriday 18 September 2026 07:32 BSTA new poll revealed that 68 percent of independent voters in Texas were unaffected by the recent Republican midterm convention in Dallas, despite Donald Trump calling the event a success.The convention increased voting excitement among partisans, with 59 percent of Texas Republicans and 53 percent of Texas Democrats reporting greater eagerness to vote.Donald Trump promised a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" check for every American adult if voters help Republicans retain control of Congress.Following the convention, the Texas U.S. Senate race between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains deadlocked, polling at 46 and 47 percent respectively.Trump faces low national approval ratings, recording a net negative 18 percent amid public dissatisfaction over his handling of immigration and Iran.In fullIndependent voters give Trump the truth: His midterm convention made no impactMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in