How Senate Races Show That The GOP Is Still Trump’s Party — For Now
Recent Republican primaries show strong support for candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Key victories in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Alabama highlight Trump's continued influence within the GOP. The upcoming Texas Senate runoff will serve as a significant test of Trump's endorsement power in a competitive race.
- ▪Trump-backed candidates have secured strong positions in key Senate races across multiple states.
- ▪Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr won a decisive primary victory to fill Mitch McConnell's soon-to-be vacant seat.
- ▪Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow ousted incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy and will advance to a runoff election.
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Elections How Senate Races Show That The GOP Is Still Trump’s Party — For Now (Photo by Matt McClain/Getty Images) Nick Naulty Reporting Fellow May 25, 2026 10:36 AM ET May 25, 2026 10:36 AM ET Nick Naulty Reporting Fellow Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); President Donald Trump’s handpicked Senate candidates are showing strength in Republican primaries, with one notching a landslide win and several others heading into runoffs as the heavy favorites.
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