On May 26, 2026, President Trump called on Texas Republicans to vote for state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate GOP runoff. This message was posted on Trump's Truth Social platform shortly before the polls closed. Trump had previously endorsed Paxton in the week leading up to the runoff.
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Trump encourages Texas Republicans to support Ken Paxton in Senate runoff
President Trump urged Texas Republicans to support Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate GOP runoff on May 26, 2026. His endorsement was shared on Truth Social shortly before the polls closed.
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Trump urges Texans to vote for Paxton after late endorsement
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Trump encourages Texas Republicans to support Ken Paxton in Senate runoff