Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. This endorsement comes just a week before voting ends in a highly contentious primary race. The Texas Senate primary has become the most expensive in U.S. history, with significant spending from both parties as they prepare for the upcoming elections.
- ▪Trump's endorsement of Paxton aims to consolidate support and end a bruising primary race.
- ▪Cornyn's campaign has highlighted Paxton's legal troubles and controversies.
- ▪The Texas Senate primary has seen over $100 million spent by both parties combined.
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Elections Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff May 19, 202612:53 PM ET Stephen Fowler Enlarge this image Former President Donald Trump (right) shakes hands with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at an October 2022 rally in Robstown, Texas. Nick Wagner/AP hide caption toggle caption Nick Wagner/AP Former President Donald Trump (right) shakes hands with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at an October 2022 rally in Robstown, Texas. Nick Wagner/AP President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas GOP runoff for U.S. Senate, one week before voting ends in the contentious and expensive primary.
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