GOP veteran defeats populist candidate in one of America's most conservative districts
Tom Sell, a seasoned Republican strategist, won a primary runoff in Texas's 19th Congressional District against populist candidate Abraham Enriquez. Sell received significant endorsements from key House GOP leaders, positioning himself as a champion for rural America. Enriquez, who ran on a pro-Trump platform, garnered support from notable figures but ultimately lost the race.
- ▪Tom Sell defeated Abraham Enriquez in a primary runoff in one of America's most conservative congressional districts.
- ▪Sell was endorsed by several prominent House Republican leaders, including Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan.
- ▪Enriquez, who positioned himself as an anti-establishment candidate, received endorsements from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and CPAC.
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Midterm Elections GOP veteran defeats populist candidate in one of America's most conservative districts Tom Sell backed by House GOP leaders while Abraham Enriquez earned endorsements from Gov Abbott, CPAC By Peter Pinedo Fox News Published May 26, 2026 9:04pm EDT | Updated May 26, 2026 9:08pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump warns US is 'finished' if Democrats control Congress The Democratic National Committee releases its long-hidden 192-page post-mortem on the 2024 election, which blames former President Biden for Kamala Harris's loss. Commentators James Klug and Elizabeth Pipko criticize the report for ignoring Biden's cognitive decline.
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