It's Officially Election Season In Trumpworld
Election season is heating up in Trumpworld as Republican strategists focus on upcoming primaries in Texas, California, and Maine. President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a Senate primary runoff, which could have significant implications for the midterm elections. Concerns are rising about Paxton's controversial history and its potential impact on Republican chances in the general election.
- ▪Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary runoff against incumbent John Cornyn.
- ▪Paxton has faced impeachment charges and a federal investigation, raising concerns about his electability.
- ▪Republican strategists are worried that Paxton's nomination could energize Democratic voters in the midterms.
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Hugo LowellPoliticsMay 20, 2026 11:00 AMIt's Officially Election Season In TrumpworldWith Trump nemesis Thomas Massie vanquished, Republican strategists are now eyeing races in Texas, California, and Maine.Photo-illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyTrumpworld is now turning its attention to the next set of primaries that could have a big impact on November’s midterm elections. So today it’s all eyes on the upcoming primary races Republican strategists tell me are next on the priority list for the White House: Texas, California, and Maine.Showdown in TexasPresident Donald Trump made a last-minute endorsement on Tuesday in the Senate primary runoff in Texas, throwing his support behind attorney general Ken Paxton…
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