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Paxton receives Trump's endorsement in Texas Senate runoff
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, is competing against incumbent John Cornyn in the U.S. Senate primary runoff. Trump's endorsement comes as the race approaches its conclusion. (sources: pbs, thehill, ap, cbsnews, washingtonpost)
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Ken Paxton has received an endorsement from Trump as he heads into the final days of the Senate primary runoff against John Cornyn. This endorsement is expected to influence voter support in the upcoming election.
- Ken Paxton is the Texas attorney general and a candidate in the Senate primary runoff.
- John Cornyn is the incumbent senator facing Paxton in the runoff.
- Trump's endorsement was announced shortly before the scheduled runoff.
Why it matters
The endorsement may impact the dynamics of the Senate race and voter turnout in Texas.
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