Trump backs Ken Paxton in crucial Texas Republican Senate run-off
Summary
President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate run-off against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The race is very close, with concerns among Republicans about Paxton’s chances in the general election.Key Facts
- President Trump supported Ken Paxton, praising his loyalty and criticizing John Cornyn for not supporting him.
- Neither Paxton nor Cornyn won a majority in the Texas primary, leading to a run-off election.
- Texas has open primaries where voters can choose which party’s primary to vote in, but they must stick to one party’s primary.
- Paxton has faced controversies including adultery, felony securities fraud charges, and impeachment.
- Polls show a tight race between Paxton and Cornyn in the run-off, with some polls favoring Paxton and others Cornyn.
- Republicans are worried Paxton might lose in the general election to Democrat James Talarico, who polls show is competitive or leading.
- Trump’s endorsement may upset Senate Republicans, who favored Cornyn and rely on his support in the Senate.
- Republicans currently have a Senate majority with 53 seats, while Democrats have 45 seats and 2 independents who vote with them.
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