Trump endorses candidate in Texas runoff primary, even as some ballots are cast
President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's Republican U.S. Senate primary. This endorsement comes just before the runoff primary elections, where ballots have already been cast. The race is particularly notable due to the significant attention and funding it has attracted.
- ▪Texas' runoff primary elections are scheduled for Tuesday.
- ▪The primary race features incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- ▪Trump endorsed Paxton last week, despite some ballots already being cast.
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Politics Trump endorses candidate in Texas runoff primary, even as some ballots are cast May 24, 20268:54 AM ET Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday By Ayesha Rascoe , Blaise Gainey Trump endorses candidate in Texas runoff primary, even as some ballots are cast Audio will be available later today. Texas' runoff primary elections are Tuesday. The race generating the most attention – and money – is the Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. President Trump finally waded into the race last week and endorsed Paxton, even as ballots were already cast. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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