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Trump endorses in pivotal Texas Senate race

Trump endorsed Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff and said Cornyn had not sufficiently supported his campaign.

Trump endorses in pivotal Texas Senate race
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 19, 2026
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Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for Texas’s Senate seat. The winner will face Democrat James Talarico in November.

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Paxton and criticized Cornyn

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Ken Paxton
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Texas Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

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Democratic Senate candidate who will face the runoff winner

Representative and former Democratic primary opponent of Talarico

John Cornyn
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Incumbent Republican senator and Paxton’s runoff opponent

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff. Left-leaning outlets often stress that the endorsement could weaken Republicans in November and help Democrat James Talarico. Center outlets report the endorsement and reactions, including Republican concerns about its effects on the race and the party’s prospects. Right-leaning outlets often present Trump’s backing as a boost for Paxton and emphasize his rationale, though some also examine electoral risks or Republican dissent.

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