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Trump heads to Texas, where 3 supporters battle in Senate primary

Paxton is one of three Republicans Trump praised while withholding his endorsement in the Senate primary.

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President Donald Trump said he had “pretty much” decided whom to endorse in Texas’ Republican Senate primary but did not name a candidate. The report describes the contest among John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, and the political calculations around the race.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican candidate in the Texas Senate primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President weighing an endorsement in the Texas Senate Republican primary

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Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

Republican representative and candidate in the Texas Senate primary

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Republican senator and candidate in the Texas Senate primary

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Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate primary

Republican House candidate challenging Tony Gonzales

Mayra Flores
Former U.S. Representative (R-TX)

Republican House candidate seeking to reclaim her former seat

Democratic representative who would face the Republican primary winner

Democratic representative and candidate in the Texas Senate primary

Republican House candidate endorsed by Trump

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader urging Trump to endorse Cornyn

Tony Gonzales
Former U.S. Representative (R-TX)

Republican representative facing calls to resign and a primary challenge

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senator and National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman urging Trump to endorse Cornyn

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Trump Says He Has Nearly Decided on Texas Senate Primary Endorsement

The articles cover the Texas Republican Senate primary, where Ken Paxton is competing with John Cornyn and Wesley Hunt. Center outlets describe a competitive race shaped by campaign tactics, electability concerns and Trump’s influence; the Associated Press specifically highlights Trump saying he had nearly decided whom to endorse without naming a candidate.

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