Trump's endorsement in Republican Senate contest in Texas changes race in final days
President Trump's endorsement has shifted the dynamics of the Texas Republican Senate runoff. He has backed Attorney General Ken Paxton against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. This endorsement comes as early voting is already in progress.
- ▪President Trump endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff.
- ▪The endorsement has changed the race dynamics just a week before the election.
- ▪Early voting for the runoff is currently underway.
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Elections Trump's endorsement in Republican Senate contest in Texas changes race in final days May 19, 20264:53 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered From By Andrew Schneider Trump's endorsement in Republican Senate contest in Texas changes race in final days Audio will be available later today. A week out from the Texas Republican Senate runoff, President Trump endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, as early voting is underway. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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