Endorsement High Importance

Republicans, Stop Fighting. Senate Is Up for Grabs

Source: RealClearPolitics May 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM (2 weeks ago) Texas Senate Race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate runoff with President Trump's backing, advancing to face Democrat James Talarico in a competitive general election race for the U.S. Senate seat.

Key Points

  • Ken Paxton secured GOP nomination after receiving Trump's endorsement in the runoff
  • The general election matchup between Paxton and Talarico is expected to be highly contested
  • Texas Senate seat is a key battleground in the 2024 cycle