Did Donald Trump Just Hand Texas to Democrats?
Summary
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary. Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in the November general election, which some Republicans fear could lead to a Democratic win in Texas.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton won the Texas Republican Senate primary with about 62.5% of the vote.
- Paxton will run against Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
- John Cornyn, the incumbent senator, lost his primary despite voting with Trump over 99% of the time.
- An open seat like this one is usually easier for the opposing party to win compared to when an incumbent runs.
- Republicans have held Texas Senate seats since the early 1990s without losing.
- Some Republicans worry Paxton’s nomination could help Democrats win the Senate seat.
- Senator Ted Cruz and others have noted that Texas is becoming more competitive for Democrats.
- GOP members, including Senator Lisa Murkowski, expressed concern that Trump’s endorsement might weaken Republican chances in Texas.
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