Texas Senate runoff tests Trump's influence
Summary
Texas voters are deciding the Republican nominee in a Senate runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton, testing his influence over the Senate race that may affect control of the Senate.Key Facts
- The Texas Senate runoff is between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- President Trump endorsed Paxton over Cornyn, citing Cornyn’s previous lack of support for him.
- Cornyn led the initial primary with 42% of the vote; Paxton followed closely with 40%.
- This race could influence which party controls the U.S. Senate next year.
- The primary and runoff combined have made this the most expensive Senate primary, with over $125 million spent.
- Some Senate Republicans support Cornyn despite Trump’s endorsement of Paxton due to Paxton’s controversies.
- Other Texas House races are also competitive, including districts affected by recent deaths and redistricting.
- Democrat Maureen Galindo, running in the 35th District, faced criticism for controversial campaign posts.
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