Trump endorses Ken Paxton over GOP incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary
President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the upcoming Texas Senate primary. Paxton is challenging the Republican incumbent, John Cornyn, as early voting begins for the May 26 primary runoff. This endorsement highlights Trump's influence in the Republican party as the election approaches.
- ▪Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton for the Texas Senate primary.
- ▪Paxton is running against incumbent John Cornyn.
- ▪Early voting for the primary runoff has already started.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTrump endorses Ken Paxton over GOP incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primaryEarly voting is already underway for the May 26 primary runoff.ByABC NEWSMay 19, 2026, 12:46 PM1:28President Donald Trump speaks to the press near the construction site of his proposed ballroom at the White House in Washington, May 19, 2026. Jacquelyn Martin/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday issued an endorsement in the Texas Senate primary, backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Republican incumbent John Cornyn.This is a developing story.
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