Trump Picks Paxton Over Incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate Race

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 20, 2026 at 13:16  |  1:53  |  Bloomberg Markets

Summary

President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary runoff. The endorsement is considered highly significant, as early voting has already started. Trump cited Paxton's loyalty and Cornyn's delayed endorsement as reasons.

  • Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary runoff.
  • Early voting began ahead of the Tuesday runoff.
  • Trump called Paxton 'extremely loyal' and Cornyn a 'good man' but criticized him for delayed endorsement.
  • Most campaign spending has come from Cornyn's camp.
  • Democrats have not won statewide office in Texas since 1994.
  • The intraparty focus risks momentum for Republicans against Democrats.
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