Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton face tight midterm races as the perceived toxicity of Donald Trump's endorsement affects Republican candidates.

The entities involved

• Greg Abbott →

  Governor of Texas since 2015

  • Talarico and Paxton are racing in the Senate race, while Abbott leads Hinojosa in the gubernatorial contest.01:06
  • Texas officials asked the White House to sanction the use of dyed diesel fuel, with Abbott contacting Zeldin regarding EPA approval.00:20
• Ken Paxton →

  Attorney General of Texas since 2015

  • James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.01:59
  • Donald Trump is campaigning for Ken Paxton, a GOP Senate nominee, by holding rallies and fundraisers in Texas.00:43
• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • The Supreme Court approved the Trump administration's push for DHS to access and utilize voter records for election processes.02:16
  • Guilfoyle, Trump, and ExxonMobil are involved in discussions regarding the shipbuilding industry and business in Greece.02:06

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• Trump's endorsements were found to have influenced the 2022 election results in Maryland.Wed 04:49
• A candidate won the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate after receiving an eleventh-hour endorsement from Donald Trump.Jun 7
• Voters in Austin are reflecting ongoing shifts in political support.Aug 4