Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate Runoff Ahead of Key GOP Fight
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a closely watched Republican Senate runoff, injecting national attention into one of the state’s most significant GOP contests.
The endorsement could strengthen Paxton’s standing among Republican primary voters as Trump continues to shape conservative politics and Senate candidate alignments ahead of the next election cycle.
Texas remains one of the country’s most important Republican strongholds, and Trump’s backing often carries major influence in primary races. The runoff is expected to draw heavy attention from national conservative groups, donors, and Senate Republicans watching the balance of power inside the GOP.
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The race also highlights ongoing divisions inside Republican politics between establishment-backed candidates and Trump-aligned conservatives.
Trump endorsements continue to act as major political signals in Republican primaries, especially in large statewide races like Texas.
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