Big: Trump Endorses in the Texas Senate Runoff
President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the upcoming Senate runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The runoff is scheduled for May 26, following a close primary where Cornyn received 41.9% of the vote and Paxton 40.7%. Trump's endorsement emphasizes Paxton's loyalty and alignment with his policies, positioning him as a strong candidate for the Senate.
- ▪The Texas Senate runoff is set for May 26, 2026.
- ▪Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn after a close primary race.
- ▪Paxton is described by Trump as a loyal supporter of the MAGA movement and a fighter for Texas.
25 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 44 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 11 lean left, 4 centre, 1 lean right, 7 right.
- ▪ Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate primary, boosting Democrats’ hopes — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ Democrats cautiously optimistic after Trump backs Paxton in Texas Senate runoff — The Hill
- ▪ Trump backs Ken Paxton against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas — CBS News — Top
- ▪ John Cornyn just learned that hiring Team Trump doesn’t buy you the endorsement — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trump Humiliates John Cornyn With Paxton Endorsement — The Bulwark
- ▪ Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Trump's endorsement in Republican Senate contest in Texas changes race in final days — NPR — Politics
- ▪ Trump backs Paxton over Cornyn for Texas senator in shock endorsement — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Trump endorses in pivotal Texas Senate race — The Blaze
- ▪ Trump Endorses Scandal-Ridden Ken Paxton for Texas Senate — Rolling Stone
- ▪ ‘Paxton Will Never Let You Down’: Trump Drops Senate Endorsement — PJ Media
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Big: Trump Endorses in the Texas Senate Runoff By Susie Moore | 12:55 PM on May 19, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Alex Brandon The runoff race for the Texas Senate Primary is set for May 26 — just one week from today. Ahead of the primary, President Trump held off on endorsing any of the Republican contenders, and ultimately, incumbent Senator John Cornyn and current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton found themselves heading to a runoff, with Cornyn garnering 41.9 percent of the vote and Paxton coming in with 40.7 percent.
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