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Trump endorses Ken Paxton over GOP incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

Trump endorses Ken Paxton over GOP incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

Summary

President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the upcoming Texas Senate primary runoff. Paxton will face the current Republican Senator John Cornyn in the May 26 election.

Key Facts

  • President Trump officially supports Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary.
  • The primary runoff election is scheduled for May 26, 2026.
  • Ken Paxton is the Texas Attorney General.
  • John Cornyn is the current Republican U.S. Senator from Texas.
  • Early voting for the primary runoff has already started.
  • This endorsement is part of the Republican party’s primary process in Texas.
  • The article was published on May 19, 2026.
  • The endorsement was made public near the White House construction site where Trump spoke to the press.
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