Trump’s May primary scorecard: From the Politics Desk
In May, President Donald Trump endorsed ten challengers to incumbent Republicans, resulting in significant primary victories. Notably, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn, showcasing Trump's influence within the party. As the general election approaches, Paxton will face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, who is attempting to counter Paxton's controversial reputation.
- ▪Trump endorsed ten challengers to incumbent Republicans in May, aiming to strengthen his influence over the party.
- ▪Ken Paxton won a primary runoff against Senator John Cornyn with a decisive 64%-36% margin.
- ▪Cornyn's defeat follows the loss of other Republican incumbents who opposed Trump, indicating a shift in party loyalty.
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From the Politics DeskTrump’s May primary scorecard: From the Politics DeskPlus, the forgotten war. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: You don't see incumbents ‘lose by this kind of margin every day' after Cornyn defeat19:33Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 5:15 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.In today’s edition, we take stock of President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign this month as Ken Paxton and James Talarico look ahead to the…
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