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Trump endorses Ken Paxton over GOP incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

Early voting is already underway for the May 26 primary runoff.

Published May 19, 2026, 4:50 PM
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 Trump endorses Ken Paxton over GOP incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

Early voting is already underway for the May 26 primary runoff.

May 19, 2026, 12:46 PM

President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued an endorsement in the Texas Senate primary, backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Republican incumbent John Cornyn.

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