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Retiring Sen. Thom Tillis blistered Ken Paxton in a CNN interview after President Trump endorsed Paxton, calling him an 'empty suit' and a 'failure' and urging Texans to back incumbent John Cornyn; Paxton has faced ethics questions, and Trump's endorsement has made him the frontrunner in Texas' GOP runoff.
Ralph Alvarado, a physician and former Kentucky state senator backed by Donald Trump, won the Republican primary to replace outgoing Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky’s 6th District; Alvarado had resigned as Tennessee health commissioner to run. The seat, carried by Trump in 2024, is viewed by Democrats as a competitive battleground in the general election.
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr won Kentucky's Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mitch McConnell, aided by a Trump endorsement and outsized fundraising over rival Daniel Cameron; Cameron conceded after Barr led as polls closed, setting Barr up to face the Democrat in November.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama Republican gubernatorial primary and is positioned as the favorite to win the general election this fall, aiming to replace term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey. Trump endorsed Tuberville, and the state has not elected a Democrat as governor since 1998, with Democrat Doug Jones winning the Democratic primary for governor in the race.
Representative Andy Barr won the Republican nomination to succeed retiring Senator Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, riding President Trump's endorsement in a three-way race with Daniel Cameron and Nate Morris; Morris withdrew and endorsed Barr, who framed his campaign around preserving Kentucky's voice in the Senate and uniting a divided Republican base.
Rep. Andy Barr won Kentucky's Republican Senate primary, boosted by President Trump's endorsement, defeating Daniel Cameron and Nate Morris; Barr is widely favored to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell in deep-red Kentucky.
Rep. Andy Barr won Kentucky's Republican Senate primary, boosted by President Trump's endorsement and Nate Morris's withdrawal, setting up a general-election bid to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell; Daniel Cameron finished a distant second.
President Trump's last‑minute endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary roiled Republicans, risking higher costs and a tougher path to hold the seat as Paxton heads toward a runoff against Cornyn‑backer James Talarico. Democrats see a potential opening to flip Texas and are ready to spend big, while GOP insiders warn the endorsement could backfire by weakening down‑ballot candidates and accelerating a costly statewide battle. Paxton's long history of controversy and fundraising gaps add to the uncertainty, even as Trump’s loyalty helps Paxton mobilize his base.
Rep. Andy Barr won Donald Trump’s endorsement and, by balancing McConnell loyalists and Trump supporters while sidelining rivals Daniel Cameron and Nate Morris, is positioned to win Kentucky’s 2026 Senate seat.
President Trump endorses Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate runoff against John Cornyn’s allies, as James Talarico remains the Democratic challenger who leads in recent polls and fundraising; the race is still viewed as likely Republican by Cook, with early voting ending Friday and Election Day on May 26.
House Speaker Mike Johnson declined to comment on Rep. Max Miller’s personal life, saying Miller must “work that out” as Miller faces domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife amid a bitter divorce and a defamation suit; Miller denies the claims and alleges a smear campaign, with a related child-protection investigation reportedly ongoing and Trump continuing to back him for re-election.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito won West Virginia's Republican Senate primary, defeating four challengers and securing the party's nomination with strong backing from President Trump, positioning her as the overwhelming favorite for the November midterms in a solidly red state.
Dell Technologies’ shares surged to a record after President Trump publicly urged Americans to “buy a Dell,” vaulting about 12–15% in a move tied to strong AI infrastructure demand and a hefty enterprise backlog. Analysts had already raised targets on the stock, and the rally occurs alongside the Dell family’s $6.25 billion pledge to “Trump Accounts,” with Dell set to report Q1 earnings May 28. The piece notes the endorsement accelerated a rally driven by fundamentals rather than being the sole catalyst.
Trump-backed challengers defeated several Indiana State Senate incumbents in the 2026 primary, with NBC News providing live district-by-district results and noting several races already decided while others remain too close to call as votes continue to be counted.
Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in unofficial results, defeating Casey Putsch and advancing to a November contest against Democrat Amy Acton. Backed by Trump, Ramaswamy leverages name recognition and a national profile, while Acton runs on affordability and public-health experience from the Covid era. Ohio’s term-limited governor’s seat is up, and the general election is expected to be competitive amid lingering Covid-era politics.