Trump flexes endorsement power as Army combat vet wins Texas GOP runoff
Alex Mealer, an Army combat veteran endorsed by Donald Trump, won a GOP primary runoff election in Texas. She defeated state Rep. Briscoe Cain, who was backed by Governor Greg Abbott, in a solidly Republican district. Mealer's victory highlights the influence of Trump's endorsements in recent political races.
- ▪Alex Mealer won a GOP primary runoff election for a Houston-based congressional seat.
- ▪She was endorsed by President Donald Trump and received support from the conservative Club for Growth.
- ▪Briscoe Cain, her opponent, was endorsed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and came in second in the runoff.
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Politics Trump flexes endorsement power as Army combat vet wins Texas GOP runoff Mealer bested state Rep. Briscoe Cain, who was endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, in the solidly Republican district By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 26, 2026 9:35pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Michael Whatley on Texas GOP Senate runoff and progressive candidates eyeing 2028 North Carolina Senate candidate Michael Whatley, a former RNC chairman, discusses the Texas GOP Senate runoff, noting the winner will likely beat James Talarico. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Alex Mealer, an Army combat veteran and energy executive backed by President Donald Trump, is one step closer to winning election to the House.
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