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Trump to intervene in Texas' Senate race, anoint his preferred candidate

Cornyn led Paxton in the reported count but did not secure a majority, leaving the primary unresolved.

Trump to intervene in Texas' Senate race, anoint his preferred candidate
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
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Neither Ken Paxton nor John Cornyn secured a majority in Texas’ Republican Senate primary, leaving the race unresolved. President Donald Trump said he would soon endorse one candidate and urge the other to drop out.

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John Cornyn R · TX · SEN
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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator and Republican Senate candidate in the unresolved Texas primary

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate in the unresolved Texas primary

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Donald Trump
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President announcing an intended intervention in the Texas Republican Senate primary

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Democratic candidate Trump identified as the eventual Republican nominee’s general-election opponent

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James Talarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Primary

James Talarico won the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, while John Cornyn and Ken Paxton advanced to a Republican runoff. Left-leaning outlets present Talarico’s win as a possible Democratic opening and highlight divisions among Republicans. Center outlets connect the results to Senate control and party strategy, with some focusing on a possible Trump endorsement. Right-leaning outlets center Trump’s planned endorsement and his call for the other Republican to withdraw.

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