Trump Endorsees Lose Primaries

Trump’s endorsed candidates faltered in key GOP primaries, testing his influence.

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More of Trump’s chosen candidates fall in GOP primaries

More of Trump’s Chosen Candidates Lose Their Primaries

More of Trump’s Chosen Candidates Lose Republican Primaries

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President Donald Trump will headline an Aug. 27 Republican National Committee fundraiser in Houston for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the GOP Senate nominee he backed over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton enters the general election with fundraising totals well below Cornyn’s prior pace and behind his Democratic opponent, making the event a major cash test for his campaign. The intervention comes as Trump-backed candidates have lost 10 Republican primaries this cycle, including three more this week in Florida and Wyoming. Polls show the Texas Senate race is a toss-up and could help determine Senate control in November.

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Weakening EndorsementsLeans Left

Trump’s endorsements no longer guarantee victory in Republican primaries, and recent losses show his influence over GOP voters has weakened. His preferred candidates are stumbling often enough to undercut claims that he can reliably decide competitive Republican races.