Trump center stage at Republican midterm convention amid party concerns over president’s unpopularity – live

President to give speeches on both days of unconventional gathering in Dallas; Democrats accuse party of self-dealing, racism and misogyny

Republicans look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity

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Stefany Shaheen, the daughter of a longtime New Hampshire senator and former governor, has won the Democratic nomination in the race for Chris Pappas’s former House seat.

Stefany Shaheen’s mother Jeanne Shaheen is a former governor who has represented New Hampshire in the Senate since 2009. The younger Shaheen’s family ties to the Democratic establishment – and accusations of nepotism – became a point of attack by her opponent in the primary race.