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Trump Endorses Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, a move that could impact the November election.
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Politico
The late endorsement comes just a week before the heated GOP runoff election between the state attorney general and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
2026-05-19 16:36 UTC
Axios
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff on Tuesday, a day after the start of early voting.Why it matters: Senate Re
2026-05-19 16:36 UTC
CNBC
Paxton and Cornyn are locked in a bitter Texas Senate runoff that will decide which Republican faces Democrat James Talarico in November.
2026-05-19 16:40 UTC