Trump Endorses Paxton in Texas Senate Race
President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate primary runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Trump praised Paxton as a 'true MAGA Warrior' and expressed confidence in his ability to win. The runoff election is set for May 26, with early voting already underway.
- ▪Trump endorsed Paxton over Cornyn in the Texas Senate primary runoff.
- ▪Paxton received 41% of the vote while Cornyn received 43% in the March 3 primary.
- ▪The runoff election is scheduled for May 26, with early voting currently taking place.
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