Trump backs Ken Paxton against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas
Summary
President Donald Trump announced his support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Paxton is challenging the current Senator John Cornyn for the party’s nomination.Key Facts
- President Trump is backing Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat from Texas.
- Ken Paxton is currently the Texas Attorney General.
- Paxton is running against Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary.
- John Cornyn is the incumbent senator seeking re-election.
- Trump-backed challengers have already beaten at least two incumbent Republicans in other races.
- This endorsement is part of President Trump’s influence on Republican primary elections in 2024.
- The primary race will determine who the Republican candidate is for the Senate seat in the general election.
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